Tasting Notes
Earthy, bold & rich. Toasted fennel seeds provide a hint of chocolate, while cherry and strawberry seductively provide balance and roundness.
Ingredients
verjus, water, organic cherries, organic strawberries, organic darjeeling tea, organic fennel
Pairings
Beef or pork. Root vegetables. Pasta. Artichoke. Chocolate chip cookies. Anything with nuts.
Musings
"A perfect complement to a big pasta meal - keep the wine in the cellar!"
"Great tannins and acidity with chocolatey smoothness."
Something Curious
It's amazing how different toasted fennel tastes from raw fennel seed. The toasting process triggers the Maillard reaction, transforming sugars and proteins into new compounds (the same happens when browning meat, toast ,or nuts). In the case of fennel, nutty flavors transform into notes of dark chocolate.
Nutritionals
Serving Size 5oz (148ml). Per serving: Calories 49, Carbohydrates 11g, Sugars 9g (no added sugars), Sodium 4mg, Fat 0g, Protein 0g