Shop My bag (0)
TwitterFacebookInstagramGoogle+PinterestLinkedInGuardian

Pairings | Samos Muscat

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
Read more …
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
Read more …
A Greek-inspired summer supper

A Greek-inspired summer supper

Posted on September 8 2020 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: Muscat summer Greece Greek supper recipe Samos Muscat drink:sweet & fortified wine Agiorgitiko Faugères Syrah Merlot drink:red wine Sauvignon Blanc roast figs with walnuts and honey Assyrtiko drink:white wine roast figs grills food:desserts & cakes food:fruit figs lamb lamb steaks food:beef & lamb rocket, orange and dill salad cheese watermelon feta food:veg & salads watermelon, feta and toasted pumpkin seed salad food:soups & starters
Read more …

Never miss a post!

Latest post

Do Mother's Day drinks have to be pink?Do Mother's Day drinks have to be pink?

Most popular

Top wine pairings for lambTop wine pairings for lamb

Instagram

I don’t know if the rest of you have been having problems concentrating during lockdown but it was becoming such an issue a few weeks ago that I realised I had to do something about it. And so I discovered a guy called Cal Newport - an academic who has written a book on the subject caked Deep Work. One of the techniques is this time planner which helps you create blocks of time to devote to work that needs real concentration and get on with bigger projects you - or at least I - are apt to put to one side. I’ve completed two since I started it I’ve been procrastinating about for weeks. Obviously you don’t need to buy the work book - just use a large exercise book - but I thought it might motivate me and it has. I like the flexibility of it. If something happens to throw you off course you just reschedule your day in the next column (swipe to see how that works). The irony is that I’m sharing this with you on social media which he encourages you to avoid but I regard as part of my working life. Just give it its own slot and don’t spend the day scrolling! . . . #book #bookstagram #selfhelp #timemanagement #timeblocking #planning #calnewport #deepwork #concentration #focus #ipaidforitMy first taste of Carlin peas thanks to kind neighbour @jennychandleruk. Fried off a bit of @coombesheadfarm’s lovely smoky bacon and a chopped onion then added the cooked peas, a handful of chopped parsley and some shredded cavolo nero and finished with a drizzle of olive oil. 15 minutes flat, delicious, simple filling lunch. . . . #carlinpeas #pulses #bacon #cavolonero #greens #oliveoil #lunch #homecooking #comfortfoodJudging by the number of food pix on my feed you might doubt my claim to be ‘an obsessive snapper of wine’ but THIS is the kind of bottle that really rocks my boat. It’s a young cabernet franc from the Loire and just brimming with the most gorgeously vivid fruit - think freshly crushed berries like wild cherries and mulberries. You might find it a tad too tart and sharp if you like bigger riper reds like malbec and shiraz but if you enjoy reds you can chill you should adore it. It comes from @lescavesdepyrene (who sent me the sample) - you can also buy it from @hopburnsblack for £18.95 which isn’t cheap but you’d probably be happy to pay that for a bottle in a restaurant. What would it go with? Charcuterie, goats cheese anything herby - think grilled lamb or chicken with herbs. Lots of veggie dishes too - I’m imagining it with fennel. Dip your toe into cabernet franc! . . . #cabernetfranc #wine #redwine #naturalwine #organicwine #anjou #loire instawine #winestagram #winelabelI confess I bought an ENTIRE meat box from @coombesheadfarm just to have the joy of this mangalitza and prune pie which I had for dinner last night (along with pink fir potatoes and PSB with an anchovy vinaigrette. EVEN better, the 2007 La Conseillante Pomerol I pulled out of the rack without any expectation of it being much cop (I bought it on impulse from Tesco when they had a Bordeaux promo a few years ago) turned out to be on song and just gorgeously rich and velvety. . . . #pie #porkpie #mangalitza #redwine #bordeaux #pomerol #laconseillante #winepairing #foodandwine #paidfor #notanad Follow on Instagram

My latest book

How to Drink without DrinkingHow to Drink without Drinking

Wine basics

What is the best serving temperature for wine?What is the best serving temperature for wine?

Wine pros

Pairing cognac and cheesePairing cognac and cheese

Podcast

My Bâtonnage podcastMy Bâtonnage podcast

Support our crowdfunding campaign!

About FionaAbout FionaEvents and appearancesEvents and appearancesWork with meWork with me
Loading