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Wine pairings for pumpkin pie

Wine pairings for pumpkin pie

Posted on November 23 2010 at 08:40

I have a bit of a problem with pumpkin pie. I'm not a big fan of pumpkin and I don't have a massively sweet tooth which makes the thought of partnering it with a sweet wine a bit of a killer. But I know I'm in a minority and with Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday here are my top picks:

Tags: drink:spirits & cocktails Samos Muscat Riesling late-harvest vin doux naturel Muscat de Rivesaltes Muscat southern French Muscat Marsala Otima tawny port sweet sherry oloroso liqueur Muscat drink:sweet & fortified wine pumpkin pie food:desserts & cakes rum bourbon demerera rum drink:beer & cider barley wine Thanksgiving
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The best wine pairings for feta cheese

The best wine pairings for feta cheese

Posted on August 13 2021 at 16:36

With that baked feta and tomato pasta recipe going viral on TikTok, feta is certainly having a moment but what sort of wine do you pair with it?

Tags: alvarinho carricante courgette and feta fritters samos muscat Greco di tufo sauvignon blanc albarino assyrtiko baked feta pasta Greek salad feta cheese feta food:cheese
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A winelover's New Year's Eve dinner

A winelover's New Year's Eve dinner

Posted on December 28 2010 at 07:59

After the tradition-bound cooking of the Christmas period (from which the family will never let you deviate . . .) it’s good to branch out a bit with your New Year’s Eve meal and also pick some dishes that will allow you to drink some serious wines. Note you need to start the beef two days in advance.

Tags: recipe New Year's Eve Muscat Samos Muscat Tokaji Passito di Pantelleria vin santo drink:sweet & fortified wine South Africa Napa Valley Coonawarra Margaret River Western Australia Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet blend drink:red wine white Hermitage white Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe Marsanne-Roussanne-Viognier Viognier Sauvignon Marsanne Roussanne Semillon Sauvignon-Semillon Semillon-Sauvignon Graves white Graves Chardonnay drink:white wine vacherin Eton Mess chestnuts South African sugar-cured châteaubriand Eton Mess with chestnuts food:desserts & cakes beef fillet beef food:beef & lamb scallops scallop salad with crispy pancetta food:veg & salads food:fish & shellfish food:soups & starters
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A Greek-inspired summer supper

A Greek-inspired summer supper

Posted on June 14 2021 at 08:27

With this unseasonably hot weather why not look to Greece for inspiration when you're entertaining. Here's a simple meal for 4 that was inspired by a trip to Greece a few years ago.

Tags: summer Muscat Samos Muscat drink:sweet & fortified wine recipe Greek supper Greece Agiorgitiko Faugères Syrah Merlot roast figs with walnuts and honey drink:red wine Sauvignon Blanc drink:white wine Assyrtiko roast figs figs food:fruit food:desserts & cakes grills lamb steaks rocket, orange and dill salad lamb food:beef & lamb cheese feta watermelon food:veg & salads watermelon, feta and toasted pumpkin seed salad food:soups & starters
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Really is a case of ‘Phone for the fish knives Norman’ today. We must have at least half a dozen sets 🙄🐟 Clearing a house you’ve lived in for 30 years inheriting everyone else’s belongings along the way is really quite overwhelming. What to keep, what to sell and what to leave …In the end it comes down to things for which we have an emotional attachment or remember as children. Mainly pictures, books and jewellery - nothing much of value, or is there? And photos, endless photos. They’re really the best bit. . . . #cutlery #knives #antiques #packingup #houseclearance #memoriesNot really connected but gorgeous apples on display @theartshopandchapel and gorgeous ciders and wine from @olivers_cider and @tillinghamwines at yesterday’s natural fermentation workshop @afoodfestival with @petebrownbeer. The ciders were a collab with @millsbrewing - the UK drinks scene is so exciting right now. . . . #cider #beer #naturalwine #naturalfermentation #apples #oliverscider #tillinghamwines #abergavennyfoodfestivalThere is festival food and there is @baxcooka of @wearewildartichokes festival food. The legendary Friday night speakers dinner morphed into a ‘Friday night fry- up’ this year with salt cod fritters and aioli. pigs head croquettes with gribiche and - best of all - deep fried pasta with veal, leeks and prosciutto. (Swoon) And loads of other delicious stuff as well, cos …. Jane. @afoodfestival good to be back. . . . #friedfood #fritters #croquettes #croquetas #deepfried #friedpasta #partyfood #abergavennyfoodfestival #abergavennyI can see why people sometimes snort with derision when I tell them how hard I work! Today kicked off with 20+ y.o. magnums of Côte Rôtie and Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape at the @yappaboutwine Rhône tasting followed by the @champagnegossetofficiel Matchmakers competition (which was won by the talented team @fischersbaslow who cleverly discovered that caramelised celeriac is a genius match for a Blanc de Blancs - along with scallops) You’re not remotely sympathetic? Can’t blame you really but not *every* day is like this. Honest! . . . #coterotie #chateauneufdupape #rhone #yapp #champagne #gosset #winepairing #wineandfood #wine #instawine #winestagramv Follow on Instagram

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