Cheers to English Wine!

Thursday 25 June, 2026
Lussmanns St Albans
£55 inc Wine tasters

With more than 1,000 vineyards now in England and English wine winning dozens of international awards, we invite you to come and taste a stunning selection during English Wine Week. As England’s leading wine producer, Chapel Down’s mission is to change the way the world thinks about English wine. Their talented winemaking team produce award-winning premium sparkling and still wines, grown in the chalky terroir of the North Downs of Kent.

Join Andrei and the team from Chapel Down to learn more about the fantastic new world of English wine!

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Enjoy a glass of Chapel Down Sparkling on arrival

Starter

Cornish sardines & salsa verde
or
Confit of free-range chicken, shitake mushrooms & sauce gribiche
or
Watercress soup pine nut and rocket pesto ve 

~ WINE PAIRING ~ 
Chapel Down Bacchus 2024  
Fresh, aromatic and crisp, with notes of gooseberry, elderflower, green apple and citrus. Bright acidity with a clean, dry finish.
Works well because the freshness cuts through the richness of the sardines and chicken, while the herbal and citrus notes complement the salsa verde and pea soup beautifully.

Main course

Roast loin of MSC cod, samphire & caper butter 
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Haye Farm organic rump of pork grilled hispi cabbage, apple & sage
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Spiced lamb-style mince flatbread cream cheese (ve), sweet & sour onions, garden herbs ve

All served with Jersey Royals

~ WINE PAIRING ~ 
Chapel Down Brut Reserve 2021  
Elegant and refreshing sparkling wine with notes of Bramley apple, lemon, light red berries and subtle toasted brioche. Fine bubbles with a smooth finish.
Works well because the crisp acidity and bubbles lift the richness of the butter sauce and pork, while the apple and citrus notes pair naturally with the cod, cabbage and apple garnish.

Pudding

Strawberry yogurt parfait
or
Pineapple carpaccio toasted coconut, lemongrass, ginger ve
or
Nettlebed Creamery cheese board for one

A trio of Nettlebed’s award-winning cheeses: Bix, a triple-cream cheese prized for its indulgence, Witheridge in Hay has the strength of a mature cheddar, but the sweetness and umami notes of an Alpine cheese and Highmoor, a mild, washed rind cheese.

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Chapel Down Rosé Reserve 2021  
Works well because the berry fruit character complements the strawberry parfait, while the acidity keeps the pairing fresh. With pineapple carpaccio, the fruit notes add contrast and the bubbles bring freshness.

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Produce will be available to buy on the night

MORE INFORMATION

  • A complimentary glass of Chapel Down Sparkling will be served from 7pm followed by a three-course dinner from 7:30pm.
  • If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please note that allergens will be advised on each dish on our website via the menu guide link.
  • Email confirmation will follow your purchase via Stripe. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
  • All tickets sold are non-refundable.
  • Guests will be emailed a link to make their menu choices two weeks ahead of the dinner.

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