Pairings

Chocolate brownies, vanilla ice-cream and PX sherry

Posted on November 19 2012 at 10:16

This was by far the most popular pairing at a chocolate and wine tasting I did for the West of England Wine and Spirit Association in Bristol on Friday night. We didn’t actually have the ice cream but I think it would have made it even better.

Tags: sweet sherry PX sherry pedro ximenez brownies drink:sweet & fortified wine chocolate chocolate brownies food:desserts & cakes
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Pedro Ximenez and ice cream

Posted on February 15 2010 at 08:15

The highlight of last week was undoubtedly the Emilio Hidalgo sherry lunch I attended at the Spanish tapas bar Dehesa. But which of the outstanding pairings to pick?

Tags: Emilio Hidalgo espresso coffee drink:tea & coffee PX Pedro Ximenez drink:sweet & fortified wine chocolate sorbet muscovado ice cream sorbet ice cream food:desserts & cakes Dehesa
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Molten chocolate pudding and Bristol Beer Factory Ultimate Stout . . .

Posted on January 10 2011 at 07:50

Chocolate is generally considered a tricky ingredient to match but it's not that hard - unless it's a hot fondant pudding.

Tags: Pedro Ximenez drink:sweet & fortified wine Bristol Beer Factory Ultimate Stout stout drink:beer & cider chocolate pudding chocolate pudding molten chocolate pudding food:desserts & cakes PX Madeira Malmsey
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Wines to match favourite Valentine's Day foods

Posted on February 11 2013 at 08:02

If you haven't yet worked out what to drink on Thursday (February 14th, if you need reminding!) here are a few suggestions to match popular Valentine's Day foods.

Tags: sloe gin chocolate liqueur toffee liqueur sweet sherry cherry brandy orange liqueur Framboise strawberry liqueur coffee liqueur Kahlua Toussaint drink:spirits & cocktails Pedro Ximenez Quady PX Elysium Maury drink:sweet & fortified wine Pinot Noir burgundy red burgundy drink:red wine Moscato Asti Moscato d'Asti rosé Champagne pink Champagne sparkling rosé Champagne Riesling drink:champagne & sparkling Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Chablis Sauvignon Blanc Pouilly Fumé Sancerre burgundy white burgundy Chardonnay drink:white wine fondu Camembert food:cheese & eggs ice cream chocolate food:desserts & cakes prawn cocktail steak food:beef & lamb scallops smoked salmon shrimp prawn oysters lobster caviar food:fish & shellfish strawberries passion fruit food:fruit asparagus food:veg & salads damson gin Grand Marnier drink:beer & cider fruit beer passion fruit beer Sauternes Valentine's Day
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10 year old tawny with bitter chocolate and malt tart with salted caramel ice cream

Posted on January 2 2012 at 16:33

I was hoping for an interesting pairing from the last meal of the year and wasn't disappointed. Like last year we went to a New Year's Eve dinner at Montpelier Basement supper club where we were treated to an amazing 8 course feast which lasted into the early hours of the morning.