Food Pairings
King Prawns and Award Winning Belgium Sparkling Wine
I must admit that just recently I have been watching those iconic episodes of Keith Floyd on his journeys across the globe, thank goodness we have Youtube where we can overindulge in great series of cooking such tempting culinary delights. Whenever I watch Keith, no matter what time of the day, I get the urge…
The Best Dessert Pairings for Sparkling Wines & Champagne
For those of us who delight in discovering how the incredible variety of sparkling wines pair with our favourite dishes, there’s simply nothing quite like finding that perfect pairing. Much of the discussion around sparkling wine and Champagne pairings, however, is focussed around the savoury side of our diets. Grappling with big, meaty flavours, creamy…
Choosing the Right Wine for Your Food
As we all know, wine and food pair wonderfully together, but you do need to ensure you have the right wine based on what you are planning to cook. If you are throwing a dinner party, doing some research to learn more about the perfect wine for your planned meal is a great way to…
English Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner Chez Vintners’ Hall with Searcys
#EnglishWineWeek certainly calls from some English Fizz too and this is what was on offer during a special ‘wine pairing dinner’ at Vintners’ Hall, London. A three course dinner and reception supported by the sparkling wines of Furleigh Estate and Nyetimber with Searcys being the evening hosts to welcome a selection of press and valued…
Cheers to a Healthy Body with Champagne and Sushi
Are preserved and fermented foods good for your health? Let’s take sushi and Champagne as an example. There are many different types of sushi, but the most popular is Makizushi. The term makizushi refers to rolled sushi — a filling of fish or veggie wrapped in vinegared sushi rice and nicely wrapped in toasted nori…
Pairing Prosecco DOC with fine foods by Head Chef Danilo Cortellini
Though Prosecco has had a very good time of recent years with increasing sales and fans across the world, it has also taken on the tag of being the cheaper sparkling wine alternative especially against the likes of Champagne. I do not really want to compare the two, but for consumers it is still very…
Champagne, Fried Food’s Best Friend
Champagne: a celebratory drink for every victory and a companion to most food types. Not to be mistaken for sparkling wine, which is basically its own category, Champagne is granted its name by the place it is made in — Champagne, France. This ichor from France has been paired with so many types of food,…
So, Which is the Best Champagne to Pair with Shellfish?
What we must remember here is that not only are there many types of shellfish offering many flavours and ways of being prepared and served, Champagne also gives us great diversity in styles and suitability in pairing with certain foods. Without doubt, Champagne is a popular wine now to be placed on a wine list for food…
Fine Dining at Margot with the World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly
I do enjoy the range of Champagne from Deutz as they offer so much in the style and quality of this great wine region enabling them all to easily be paired with fine foods as well as being enjoyed on their own. Each of their range is unique and holds its own personality that is expressed…