Pairings

The best food matches for Grenache

Posted on September 21 2012 at 08:27

Today is the third International Grenache Day, a celebration of a grape which is (often anonymously) responsible for some of the most generous and appealing reds in the wine world.

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What food to match with Malbec

Posted on April 15 2013 at 07:49

Thanks to the Argentinians, everyone associates Malbec with steak and that’s a great pairing but with Malbec World Day coming up this Wednesday maybe it’s time to stretch your wings and give some other dishes a try. Here are a few ideas:

What to match with meaty stews and casseroles

Posted on January 10 2007 at 12:27

Few things make up for this time of year. In the UK it’s relentlessly wet, grey and occasionally blustery. Time to head for the kitchen and knock up a rich beef stew or casserole and leave it simmering for hours.