Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
Can you drink red wine with fish?
The short answer is yes, but it makes sense to think about the style of wine you pair with a delicate fillet of sole or a plate of oysters, compared to a rich fish stew or a grilled lobster for example. So how do we navigate wine choices with a range of fish and shellfish, and are there any hard and fast rules we should obey?
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Wines for Christmas Turkey
Both red and white wines can be paired with Turkey but you do want to think about the style of wine, and how well it matches with the rich and slightly gamey flavours of the bird and its accompaniments. Here are some of my personal choices for the big day and beyond.
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Mary’s Boxing Day Gammon
There are many other excellent ways to make gammon, but I’ve been doing it this way for so many years, I don’t need to think about it. It’s a mix of my Grandmother’s and mother’s recipes and bring back memories of Boxing Days of old.
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What to drink with Plant-Based Food
Pairing wine with vegetarian food is a real joy, as sometimes, taking meat and fish out of the equation provides a great deal more scope for exciting combinations.
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Perfectly simple Roast Lamb
Nothing says Spring feasts and festivities like Roast Lamb, and while there are many options for cooking and cutting, my Easter go-to is a beautifully tender leg of lamb with a good crust and a pale pink middle. Here's my failsafe method to achieve both.
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