Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
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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Can you drink white wine with cheese?
Most of us reach for the red when faced with a hunk of cheddar or a cheeseboard – there are many people who believe that white wines are a far better match. Here's why.
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Best wines for picnics
Best wines for picnics! On those rare weekends when the sun is high, the birds are singing and the grass is green, it's time to pack up a picnic and get outside. Here are a few tips and tricks I've learnt over many years, including the benefit of wines that you don't need a gadget to get into.
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Pairing Rosé Wine with food
The perception of rosé as a lightweight wine, derided as "Lady Diesel" and considered frivolous rather than sophisticated, is a relatively new phenomenon and is not, in fact, supported by history. There's a lot more to this popular pink wine than meets the eye and it makes the perfect pairing with a range of foods.
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What to drink with lamb
Lamb is one of the easiest foods to pair with wine. Most people prefer red wine with red meat, but I've included options for both white wine and rosé wine that will elevate everything from Roast leg of lamb to a spicy lamb stew.
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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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Do you have to drink sweet wine with pudding?
Surely, people say, that a dessert wine with an actual dessert is too much sweetness in one go? Well my friends, I used to think like you, until a chance encounter between a beautifully made dessert wine and a hunk of blue cheese changed the game for me forever. And it didn't stop there.
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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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What to drink with Caribbean cuisine
Pairing food and wine generally comes down to some simple rules and finding wines to match the sweet spices of the Caribbean is no exception. Here's how to choose what works and get the best out of both for a marriage made in heaven.
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Choosing wines for your wedding
We are often asked our opinion on the best white wine for a wedding, or the best red wine, or the best Champagne. Is it better to go for a Prosecco or a sparkling wine to save money, or will only a real Champagne do? The truth is, that there is no answer to any of these questions - the most important factor in choosing wines for your wedding is to carefully match your selection with your menu and to take into account the number of guests attending, the time spent at each stage of the game and of course, your budget.
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