I’ve been visiting Trencherman’s of Dorset for many years and have always come away with something delicious to eat or cook. Their wine selection is also an important part of their business and they are one of the larger independent wine merchants in the area. They buy the majority of the wines direct from small producers, so their wines are very competitive.
So when the opportunity arose to attend one of their famous Tasting Events my husband and I couldn’t resist popping along with a couple of friends. These events are always a sociable occasion and Steve Goodden, Ethne Waltham and the team are always on hand to welcome you and offer advice on anything, from stocking wine cellars to planning parties.
The evening didn’t disappoint, as we were delighted to discover a delicious array of food and wine to tickle our taste buds. We worked our way through the food tasting area, and tasted sumptuous Spanish Gordal Green Olives flavoured with extra virgin olive oil, fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper. All I needed was a glass of Rosé, and I could really begin to imagine myself sitting under the Mediterranean sunshine….bliss! We then moved on to try delicious Normandy Ham, Salted Bacalao mixed with potato, garlic, oil and cream served as a canapé on toast and a surprisingly light and fluffy Spanish Pork Scratching. We also discovered a new Toast for Cheese biscuit produced by the The Fine Cheese Company in Bath. This toast biscuit was flavoured with apricots, pistachios and sunflower seeds and was absolute heaven when accompanied with delicious melting Brie.
Equally the wine selection did not disappoint. Vin Mousseux Pierre de Chanvigné Rosé Brut Excellence, was not only wonderfully fragrant, dry and crisp but it is a fine mousse at a great price. We shall definitely be ordering a case for the summer evenings.
The wine selection was plentiful but my favourite white for price and taste was Château la Bastide Corbieres blanc. Favourite reds included the lovely smooth and rounded Passitivo di Puglia, the tremendous Beaujolais from Laurent Guillet which was packed with cherries and finally the Miguel Merino Rioja Reserve 2005. This wine is rich, complex and has a long finish; a wine to be savoured rather than quaffed!
A quick meander around the shop resulted in a small haul of goodies including Pigeon Breasts, Spanish Pork Scratchings, a packet of ‘Toast for Cheese’ and a large slab of Brie. My pal bought delicious duck breasts and some scrummy chocolate bites to have with coffee when she got home. My husband and I opted for a more indulgent repaste and opened a bottle of red on our arrival back at base to accompany the Brie and Toast I had purchased which was a fitting end to an extremely enjoyable evening.
Well done to all at Trencherman’s of Dorset
Next Event – Summer Wine Tasting, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July. Check their website for details. http://www.trenchermans.com
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