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What’s the best wine to drink with french fries?

What’s the best wine to drink with french fries?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on August 19 2021 at 09:23

Here’s a great question from Anna Boulton, the owner of a gîte in the Limousin

Tags: chip butty cava cremant champagne drink:champagne & sparkling french fries potatoes chips food:veg & salads
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If you don’t eat meat what should you pair with your best red wines?

If you don’t eat meat what should you pair with your best red wines?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on August 15 2021 at 13:17

This was a question that popped up in our Matching Food & Wine Facebook group so I’ve included a couple of our members' suggestions but it’s well worth following the full thread

Tags: red wine pulses lentils beans vegetarian food sheep cheese beetroot root vegetables aubergine food:veg & salads
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Should you chill red wine?

Should you chill red wine?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on July 18 2021 at 17:30

Q. Should you chill red wine? And if so for how long?

Tags: wine temperatures chilling wine sereving wine wine
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Can you drink rosé with cheese?

Can you drink rosé with cheese?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on May 17 2021 at 15:09

Q: I am putting on a cheese and wine tasting for a friend but the problem is he doesn't drink dessert wine as he's diabetic and doesn't enjoy reds. I have come up with some white wine and cheese matches, but am looking for some rose and cheese pairing suggestions:

Tags: cheddar brie goat cheese food:cheese drink:rosé Provence rosé
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Do heavier bottles mean better wine?

Do heavier bottles mean better wine?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on March 14 2021 at 09:27

Q I have no idea why, but if I buy a more expensive wine it usually tends to have a longer real cork, and the glass of the bottle is much heavier. Is this a cost thing or does it improve the wine?

Tags: cork taint cork heavy wine bottles wine bottles
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What wine should you pair with duck breast in damson sauce?

What wine should you pair with duck breast in damson sauce?

Posted by Fiona Beckett on February 23 2021 at 07:54

Q. I have found countless wine matches for duck with plum sauce. Have you any suggestions for duck breast with damson sauce?

Tags: food:chicken & poultry malbeck grenache damson sauce damsons duck
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What wine to drink with a Scottish (or English) breakfast

What wine to drink with a Scottish (or English) breakfast

Posted by Fiona Beckett on February 4 2021 at 12:16

A question from one of the members of our Facebook group which you may want to join if you enjoy chatting about what you've been eating and drinking.

Tags: malbec rioja reserva red Bordeaux brunch breakfast bacon black pudding sausage food:pork
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