Pairings

My top wine pairings with strawberries

Posted on June 30 2025 at 09:37

I’m sure you’re enjoying a bowlful or two of strawberries at this time of year. But what to drink with them?

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Wine (and other) pairings for peaches and nectarines

Posted on July 17 2025 at 15:46

Being surrounded by peaches and nectarines at the moment has reminded me what a brilliant match they are for a glass of dessert wine. And, surprisingly, even for a red!

The best pairings for apple desserts

Posted on September 21 2017 at 07:56

Apple tarts are one of the most flattering desserts to match with sweet wines but what do you drink with other apple-based desserts?

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Apricot soufflé and Coteaux du Layon

Posted on September 5 2011 at 19:53

Why don’t more people make souffls these days? I include myself in that. They’re not that difficult, look so impressive and are such a lovely match for a dessert wine.