Wine Tasting 11 - Welcombe Hills English Rose
- Goose
- Jul 20, 2020
- 3 min read
It's a change to how things get done….
I have had to adapt to my situation in the last 10 days, I am finally back home with my wife and son. It feels great and it’s the stability and structure I have missed in the weeks of separation we have been through during lockdown.
But it has meant that my “Work” has to come second to caring for my son, as I am now in the most modern of ways a 'Stay-at-home-Dad'. My wife is working full-time from home and Rufus’s care is my main occupation. So finding time to write, edit videos and produce content has to fit around our lives.
Is it easy? No.
Is it difficult? At times, Yes!
Does it make me feel annoyed that I can’t do what I want, when I want? A little bit
BUT…
In the grand scheme of things, it is simply a new way of doing what I have been previously. This time however, it feels a little bit more rewarding because my time spent not producing content is spent looking after my son which is THE best way to spend the majority of my day!
NEXT WEEK
We are going to be tasting a wine from South Africa – a Chenin Blanc. The Introduction Chenin Blanc from Miles Mossop. I love RSA Chenin’s and I think, rightly so, they have claimed the Chenin Blanc grape for their own in many ways.
Do I still love Vouvray, YES!
Do I enjoy the Southern French blends which use Chenin for it’s Acid High Notes, YES!
However South Africa in its many climate variations and technical applications consistently deliver outstanding wines from this Grape. I only hope that the Coronavirus Chaos being felt at the moment, does not impact their industry too much.
THE WINE
MY NOTES
Colour: Salmon Pink
Nose: The fruitiness of this wine hits you like a summer hammer made of fruit cordial! Red plum, cherries & raspberry are most prevalent. The blossom and herbal notes of light raspberry leaf with a predominance of violets are enjoyable and take the edge of what would be a wine that could be over the top, finish has a lightly spiced characteristic which is light cloves and woodier warm spices, with a light star anise hint.
Palate: If the nasal assault was full on, the palate backs it up with equal measure! You are met with ripe cherries, raspberry & strawberry. They are not confected but reminiscent of the balance of sweet and sharp you get picking these fruits directly from the plant. The violet blossom note mixes with a light pear drop finish which I think provides depth of flavour. The spice is still lingering with the clove and star anise finding a way to warm the palate slightly and give the acidity and residual sugar another counterpoint in the mouth.
Verdict: Overall this wine is crisp, refreshing, fruity and full of summer promise – it is exactly the kind of wine you can enjoy with reckless abandonment as well as working with a multitude of foods that make it a perfect aperitif wine.
PAIRING
In the vein of wanting to finish this article in time, to feed my son his lunch I am going to point you in the direction of another piece of writing have done.
I wrote this last summer on holiday in Italy and the particular dish I cooked / prepared (Courgette Flowers in the photo above) and I would highly recommend it as a pairing for this wine…
Failing that – get yourself some decent charcuterie and cheese – and enjoy a lovely aperitif.
Don’t forget to Eat & Drink with Love
All the best
Goose
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