Paso-Vermu Red Vermouth - Try it you might like it!

I'd never tasted red vermouth before I tried Paso-Vermu. I may have had it in a cocktail without realising, but I'd never actually tasted it. It blew me away! Served over ice with a slice of orange, its bitter and sweet, herbaceous and tangy, and a refreshing change after the 'year of gin'. You can cut it with tonic as a sophisticated aperitif.

It's a blend of Paso Primero red and white wines, sweetened with grape caramel, and fortified with grape spirit (brandy), then blended with herbs and spices. It has been made in the traditional style of a Spanish vermu. It's not been over-processed so will develop in the bottle (before opening). Once open it will last a couple of months in the fridge, or a couple of weeks in the cabinet before it starts to oxidise.

It's only available from a few independent stores, but you can try it at our pop up wine bars in Marlow, Twyford, Wooburn Green, and Little Chalfont. CLICK HERE to find out more about our pop up wine bars.

Vermouth comes from Wormwood, which is also the base for many other bottles in your drinks cabinet including Absinthe and Jagermeister. It was originally made for medicinal purposes and evolved into an ingredient for iconic cocktails. A Martini uses dry (white) vermouth, a Manhatten uses sweet (red) vermouth. Negroni is popular in bars at the moment - try equal measures of Sipsmith, Campari and Paso-Vermu, served over one large ice cube and a curl of orange peel. You can substitute Campari for Aperol, if you're bored of Aperol Spritz, or need a use for it over winter months.

CLICK HERE if you'd like to know more about Spanish Vermu and the making of Paso-Vermu.

CLICK HERE if you'd like to read more about the history of Vermouth and 007's favourite tipple.

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Princess and the Pinot Pop Up Wine Bars Video

Pop-Up Wine Bar in Marlow

Princess and the Pinot runs a pop-up wine bar in Marlow to help local people to explore and enjoy wines in a relaxed environment.

The pop-up opens on occasional Friday and Saturday evenings 19:30-22:30 in The Perch coffee shop, 91 High Street Marlow. Next dates are:
Friday 22 September - Make Your Own wine flight night £25
Saturday 23 September - Charity wine tasting £30
Friday 29 & Saturday 30 September - South American Fiesta!

It is a pop-up because it is utilising the space of the cafe when it would normally be closed. I bring all my wine and equipment with me and then take it all away again at the end of the evening.

The pop-up is like a wine bar, because you can arrive at a time that suits you, there is no entry fee, wines are served by the glass or bottle, with table service so you can enjoy wine, cheese and charcuterie with your friends. We are different to a wine bar because we serve wines in flights, which are three wines that have been put together to showcase a grape, a region or a style. The flights change each month and previous flights have included:

• Italian Whites
• Crisp Whites
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Range of Roses
• Roses and Chocolates
• French Favourites
• Brave New World
• Aussie Shiraz
• Italian Reds
• Big Reds
• New World Cab Sav

If you would like to find out more about these flights and the wines, please visit www.princessandthepinot.com

Flights are available as tasting flights (3x 50ml) and full flights (3x 125ml). The flights come presented in flight trees with information about the flight, the wines, where you can buy them, and for how much. This means if you find a new favourite wine you can buy it locally to drink at home. There is usually a premium flight which presents three of the best wines on the menu for you to enjoy. I am always available to talk about the wines, discuss your preferences, and answer any questions. All of the wines are wine I drink, so they are all good quality and all good value for money

We serve some light food, including cheese boards, charcuterie boards, bread baskets, and chocolates. Probably best not to consider these dinner unless you've had a big lunch.

If you would like to make a reservation please email soma@princessandthepinot.com

If you would like to keep updated with future events please visit www.princessandthepinot.com/events

We look forward to meeting you at our pop-up!