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Top wine pairings with scallops

Top wine pairings with scallops

Posted on September 26 2020 at 06:49

Scallops are some of the most delicious seafood around and some of the most flattering to a serious white wine. There’s one grape variety that will almost always see you right but also some other options

Tags: drink:red wine sauvignon-semillon white Bordeaux sauvignon blanc albarino chenin blanc blanc de blancs champagne champagne Chablis chardonnay drink:white wine scallops with black pudding scallops with pancetta scallops with pea puree scallops in creamy sauce coquilles st jacques scallops seared scallops pinot noir food:fish & shellfish
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Which foods pair best with whisky?

Which foods pair best with whisky?

Posted on May 16 2020 at 08:16

I’ve been a bit of a sceptic in the past about pairing food with whisky. Not that there aren’t some great combinations but I find it hard to sustain for more than one dish.

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My favourite food pairings with Viognier

My favourite food pairings with Viognier

Posted on June 11 2019 at 08:37

Viognier (pronounced vee-on-yee-ay) is a rich, exotically fruity white wine, sometimes achieving quite high levels of alcohol so what are the ideal foods to pair with it?

Tags: butternut squash sweet potatoes parsnips carrots food:veg & salads cheese baked crab grilled lobster seared scallops food:fish & shellfish coronation chicken chicken salad coconut saffron ginger roast turkey roast pork roast chicken chicken in cream sauce food:chicken & poultry pork with cream sauce korma chicken korma mild curries curry food:world food viognier tagines
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