11/09/2026
Wine Man ~ the Vines of Cheshire Solaris, September’s white at the Church Inn 🍷
September’s white comes from right on our doorstep: Vines of Cheshire, a young vineyard in Backford, just a mile from Chester Zoo. Established in 2023, the vineyard’s steep south and south-west facing slopes give excellent natural drainage and maximise sunlight, creating ideal conditions for exceptional fruit.
This week’s pour is the Solaris, a white grape variety grown widely across English and Welsh vineyards for its early ripening and its ability to produce high-quality wines with fruity, aromatic profiles. The grapes were harvested early to keep the resulting wine dry and fresh, with subtle notes of fruit throughout.
Expect a light nose of pear, hedgerow and green apple skin, with a clean, fresh palate carrying more of the same, held together by a bright green apple acidity.
Wine Man’s pick to go with it: our Crispy Monkfish ‘Scampi’, with roasted garlic and lemon aioli. That acidity cuts straight through the crisp coating and sits beautifully against the richness of the aioli.
Served by the glass and bottle all month long as our WINE OF THE MONTH.
📍 The Church Inn, Mobberley