Our last evening in London my husband and I decided to have dinner at Jamie Oliver's Union Jacks Restaurant in St. Giles. Sure there was the obvious celebrity chef lure, but we were really drawn in by the fact that not only are the ingredients all locally sourced, everything served is British grown and produced, from the spicy coriander in the beans on toast to the nightcap brandies, it is all proudly British sourced. I selected Chapel down Winery Pinot Noir to accompany my rich, spicy beans on toast and chips, and their Union Red 2010 to enjoy with my woodman pizza delightfully loaded with Westcombe cheddar, wild mushrooms, tarragon and chervil.
Chapel Down Winery has the honour of
being the first English producer to ever win a gold medal for sparkling wine at
the International Wine Challenge. With a goal of producing the best wines in
the UK, the winery is quickly establishing itself as an international
brand. Their modern winery focuses on
producing varietal-driven, fresh wines that highlight their unique English
terroir.
Pinot Noir 2009
Light ruby in colour, aromas of rose
petal, strawberry and hints of chocolate swirled about in the glass. Strawberry
and cherry flavours were joined by astringent green tea tannins in the light to
medium body. Traces of cedar and damp earth elements comprised the brief
finish. Simple and easy drinking, it enjoys a light meal or appetizer to expose
the earthy richness.
100% Pinot Noir
Kent
England
Estate Bottled
$23 [average price]
Enjoy now thru 2013
Dark garnet with violet around the
rim, aromas of black current, vanilla and blackberry radiated from the glass.
Jammy blackberry and black cherry flavours mingled with hints of sweet woodsy
oak in the medium body. Spicy white pepper and traces of black currents
lingered in the moderate finish. Round, soft fruit flavours make this a straightforward
glass excellent with dinner or sipping on its own.
Winemaker’s blend of Pinot Noir,
Rondo, Pinot Noir Précoce
Kent
England
Estate Bottled
$22 [average price]
Enjoy now thru 2014
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