Pairings

Top pairings for dry and off-dry Alsace whites

Posted on June 15 2011 at 12:53

Having just got back from Alsace I thought I’d update my recommendations on the best matches for Alsace dry and off-dry white wines. What struck me particularly on this visit is how key sweetness is to the success of a match - something that will often be more marked in a younger wine than an older vintage.

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Crayfish and Crab Cocktail with Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Riesling

Posted on November 24 2008 at 07:38

I have to admit there's an element of nepotism about this pairing which I enjoyed the other day at my son’s award-winning steakhouse Hawksmoor where we were shooting new photography for the site (an exciting development about which more news shortly!)

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10 top wine matches for Christmas starters

Posted on December 1 2011 at 08:34

You may well know what you’re going to drink with the turkey by now but here are some ideas for what to match with your Christmas starters, paired with recipes from some of Britain’s favourite chefs and cookery writers.