Kent Vineyard Marks 10 Years Since Cheltenham History Was Made With Vintage Sparkling
A decade after one of the most memorable moments in Cheltenham Festival history, Annie Power’s incredible Champion Hurdle victory in 2016 is being celebrated in a unique way – with the launch of Annie Power Cuvée 21, a small-production English sparkling wine created by her owner, Susannah Ricci.
Crafted entirely from grapes grown at Ricci’s Yotes Court Vineyard, Annie Power Cuvée 21 is a sparkling tribute to a mare whose brilliance, resilience and charisma captured the imagination of racing fans worldwide. The wine – the first vintage cuvée from Yotes Court – reflects the qualities that made Annie Power a legend: precision, elegance and an exhilarating finish.
This traditional method sparkling wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a small addition of Pinot Gris to add floral finesse. Matured on lees for three years to develop depth and complexity, it has fresh notes of yellow plum and candied apple, layered with a delicate autolytic expression of toasted breadcrumbs. The palate is full bodied and vibrant with a fine mousse and a long apricot finish.
Susannah, who is considered one of the most successful and prominent racehorse owners in England and Ireland, said of the launch: “Annie Power was a truly special mare, who gave our team some of the most thrilling and emotional moments in racing. Her Champion Hurdle victory at Cheltenham remains one of the highlights of my life as an owner, and it felt fitting to honour that achievement with something equally elegant and celebratory. Annie Power Cuvée 21 is a tribute to her spirit – refined, vibrant and unforgettable.”
Retired Irish jockey, Ruby Walsh, who led Annie Power to victory in 2016 added:“Annie was pure class. When she was right, she had that turn of foot and that accuracy at her hurdles that made her exceptional. The Champion Hurdle win was redemption and brilliance rolled into one. It’s lovely to see her legacy celebrated ten years on.”
Annie Power Cuvée 2021 is priced at £34,50 and is available for pre-orders at yotescourt.co.uk ahead of its general release from 1 April 2026.
