The Deli Box Blog - Edition 3

Westwell British Rosé

About
You'll love the freshness and unique taste of this rose. Westwell have co-fermented with ripe Regent to add notes of bright red crunchy fruit. At Westwell they follow minimal intervention or 'natural' winemaking. When they first took over the vineyard the site was being conventionally farmed, which they decided to move away from.

Producer
Adrian Pike took over the Westwell estate from its previous owner, John Rowe, in 2016. The vineyards are located on a South facing slope on chalk soil in the Kent Downs. The lands are planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Ortega. Adrian gained his experience at Davenport Vineyards and left to take over Westwell with his friend Marcus Goodwin.

Prior to working in wine Adrian made a name for himself in the independent music industry and has brought some of that spirit along with him into the English wine world.

Tasting
This wine has a nose of wild strawberries and honeysuckle with flavours of redcurrants and bramble fruits. 

Keen's Cheddar

About
Keen's cheddar is an award winning, handmade, artisan cheddar from Somerset. Sweet and strong, nutty and moreish. This cheese crumbles in the hand yet melts in the mouth.

Producer
Keen's cheddar is based in Wincanton, Somerset, where the Keen family have been making unpasteurised Keens cheddar since 1899. They are still proudly producing their world famous, award-winning British Cheddar Cheese today. Keens use the milk from their own cows who spend most of their days roaming their 500-acre backyard.

Tasting
This traditional farmhouse Cheddar is characterised by a densely rich and creamy texture, and layers of flavour that can range from savoury and mustardy to juicy and bright, with a pleasing tang of acidity. This can  depend on maturity which can range from 12 to 24 months.

Snowdonia Red Storm

About
Smartly dressed in deep red wax, Red Storm boasts serious vintage credentials. It is typically aged for 18 months, creating an intense, nutty flavour and a refined texture. Red Storm has won awards at the Nantwich International Cheese Awards, Global Cheese Awards and British Cheese Awards.

Producer
Inspired by the lush greenery of beautiful Snowdonia in North Wales,
the Snowdonia Cheese Company began by using fresh ingredients to craft
natural, premium Cheddar and Red Leicester cheeses that married an
extraordinary depth of flavour with a remarkable creaminess.

Their cheeses were an instant success in local markets – and, as they
continued their pursuit of incredible flavour, they went on to create
even more varieties. Over the years, each cheese has won its own cult
following and many have received prestigious awards.

Today, they continue to focus on the finest fresh and natural
ingredients and dedicate themselves to ensuring the highest levels of
product quality. From the careful sourcing of ingredients to the
expert grading of our cheeses, every element is overseen by their
small, devoted team in order to create an exceptional flavour
experience, every time.

Tasting
Red Leicester is a hard cheese with a deep and unusual russet red colour. The texture is flaky and silky, similar to cheddar but much more crumbly, and with a milder flavour. The taste is savoury with a slight nuttiness that finishes smooth and rich. 

Saucisson Sec

About
Saucisson sec is a dry dry-cured sausage seasoned with salt, sugar, and regional spices.

Producer
Our partners Sacor, have been a family business since 1962. Based in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, a major medieval bastide town in the Aveyron department. Working closely with local French farms to source their pork, Nicolas and his team work to traditional methods, with years of experience to produce what we think, is the best tasting saucissons on the market.

Tasting
Saucisson has a creamy, robust, and rich flavour. Pairs perfectly with cheeses, crackers, bread, mustard and jams. 

Pancracio Chocolate

About
The classic pairing of rich milk chocolate, zesty orange and crunchy almonds. Terry move over. Pancracio selects the best cocoa beans from the most exclusive harvesting estates and create their chocolate by enhancing the characteristics that render them unique. *Chocolate flavour may vary*

Producer
Pancracio is a Spanish artisan luxury chocolate company originating in Cadiz, Spain. Founded in 2003 by Pedro Alvarez who had a dream of making chocolate of the highest quality. Alvarez has an unmistakable passion for good taste and a keen eye for the aesthetics which can be admired in the brand's beautiful packaging. One of their main goals has always been to create original products with personality, simplicity and elegance. Alvarez was inspired to start a chocolate brand because his grandmother would make him and his siblings bread with chocolate. He called the company ‘Pancracio’, as the name alludes to something vintage, traditional and elegant. He wanted the brand to carry a retro image while at the same time evoking something clean and modern. 

In 2017, Alvarez sold Pancracio to Valencian investors, but his original vision of the brand remains intact. The product keeps its clean yet vintage identity. They also keep their commitment to quality. The company offers unique artisanal chocolate flavours such as crunchy chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, chocolate with salted chips and raspberry and roses chocolate to name a few. They put a keen focus on the originality of their products and a commitment to the finest quality chocolate. 

Tasting
Milk chocolate with candied orange peel has a creamy and crunchy texture thanks to the beautifully roasted Marcona almonds. The perfect sweet treat.