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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Luc's Chicken & Chickpea Tagine
It will come as no surprise that I am not the only cook in the family, or at Wine at Home. This recipe is a favourite of my son's for easy weekend lunches and supper with friends. Make more than you need and freeze the rest!
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The Wine-Dark Sea by Victoria Hislop
Win a Signed Copy & both sensational Greek wines! This month’s Book Club read is the brand-new epic novel by the much-loved author Victoria Hislop, which we had the good fortune to get our hands on just before it launched on 24th September. We will be selecting a lucky winner of this perfect prize at random, on October 14th, so sign up to join the conversation now!
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How to make Red Wine
A brief history of red winemaking covering the basic steps to take the grape to your table in liquid form.
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Rivers in the Sky Book Club
I've chosen a book that's perfect for long, lazy days on the water, and that will take you on a journey across time and space in a story that kept me gripped until the last page. For membership perks on our monthly selections and some cool discounts and special gifts throughout the year, sign up today!
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The #1 Wine Pairing Rule
Pairing food and wine of any sort, tends to come down to a simple rule: to match the body and style of the wine to the body and style of the food, and if you take into consideration a few straightforward factors, wine pairing becomes easier than you think.
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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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What is a Bin-End?
When there are only a few bottles remaining in a line, or there are minor imperfections on the outside of the bottle, such as a scuffed or scratched label, we occasionally sell these wines at a great discount and call them 'bin-ends'.
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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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Mary's Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
I first tasted this soup while on a ski holiday in the French alps, and was desperate to recreate it when I got home. It turned out to be one of the few soups that everyone in the family would devour. It has a rich, velvety texture and a depth of flavour that makes it incredibly moreish which is why I usually double up the recipe. This soup is perfect for vegetarians, just use vegetable stock.
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