Food and Wine Pairing - 96 Winery Road

Food and Wine Pairing: Pan roasted stuffed Pork Fillet and Pan seared Salmon Trout with Newton Johnson's Felicité Pinot Noir

Newton Johnson's Felicité Pinot Noir is a translucent garnet colour. When tasted on its own it presented forthcoming aromas of red berries such as raspberries and cranberries as well as an earthiness reminiscent of moist fertile soil, on the nose, which follows through on the palate. The finish is lingering and complex. I would rate this wine 16.5 out of 20.

When paired with the two dishes we had, the wine presents two completely different profiles.
With the Pan roasted stuffed Pork Fillet (served with a creamy white wine and parmesan risotto) Felicité transforms into a full-bodied wine with a complex and rich smokey character.
The Pan seared Salmon Trout (with an Asian style slaw) accentuated the light, fruity and slighy spicey character of Felicité.

It is difficult to say which pairing wins, since it would come down to personal taste and preference. My husband and I are however in agreement that the Pork fillet brought out all the characteristics in the wine that we enjoy in a pinot noir.

We would most certainly recommend either combination. Well done to 96 Winery Road! We will most certainly be back for more.