Posts Tagged ‘food pairing’
Fish, Chips and Fizz?
Has there been a shift in the perceptions of sparkling wine? Picture the scene. It’s 1920, the elite of society have grabbed life by both hands after the war, enjoying revelry and freedom which was quite new for those who had grown up in the Victorian age. Ladies with their cigarette holders and loose yet…
Read More7 Tasty & Down-to-Earth Champagne Food Pairings
There are a few well-known Champagne food pairings, such as caviar and cheese, but it doesn’t have to be so limited. Pairing with Champagne means complementing or contrasting the wines acidity and flavours. Champagne’s natural dry nature with slight sweetness makes it pair beautifully with salty food, but it can also keep up well with…
Read MoreSweet & Savoury Treats to Enjoy with Champagne
Food company Caprera, who sell high-quality products from independent producers, have given us their top picks for pairing with Champagne. On the savoury side, CNWC Crackers Halen Môn Sea Salt Crackers offer a classic, non-invasive taste, ensuring that the taste of the Champagne is not compromised. Featuring a satisfying crunch and sea salt from Anglesey, they…
Read MoreEnjoy Sturia Caviar with a Glass of Bubbly
If you’ve ever fancied adding an extra layer of specialness to drinking a glass of bubbly, caviar could be just the thing. Although caviar has long been associated with refinement and luxury, it is only over the past couple of decades that companies have started breeding sturgeons specifically for caviar production and Sturgeon, who produce…
Read MoreEnjoy a Glass of Bubbly with these Christmas Treats
The Café at London’s iconic Hotel Café Royal on Regent Street, will be offering a selection of seasonal cakes, pastries and hampers throughout the festive period. Created by Café Royal’s house pastry team, they will be available to enjoy within The Café’s beautiful and impressive surroundings, or to take away, making ideal bespoke Christmas gifts…
Read MorePairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Food
For too long food and wine pairing has been reserved for the minority, but not anymore – now all you need is taste buds and a sense of adventure. This beautifully presented full colour recipe book, hosted by wine expert David Stevens-Castro (originally from Chile) and food photographer Fran Flynn (originally from Ireland), will encourage…
Read MoreEnjoy a Bubbly Brunch in London
Fifth Floor Enjoy classic brunch dishes, such as poached egg-and-hollandaise sauce: Benedict, Royale, Florentine with unlimited Harvey Nichol’s own-brand Champagne. Mews of Mayfair Enjoy traditional brunch ingredients in some modern recipes: pea and borage soup with poached egg and Sussex organic ricotta; smoked salmon macaroni and cheese with unlimited Bellinis and Mimosas. Bunga Bunga Enjoy Antipasti, and…
Read MoreBacon + Bubbly = Bliss
Tucked away behind a rather unassuming façade on Santa Monica Boulevard, is Wine Expo’s quirky little Tasting Bar. I found myself there one Saturday evening, just in time for their monthly “Champagne and Bacon Fest” and what a fest it was, well, feast, I should say. The deal is that you get a flight of…
Read MoreChampagne and Food pairing
The festive season is the ideal moment for drinking Champagne and exploring flavours, as traditional Christmas fare matches well with Champagne. We have asked our Head Sommelier Patrick Borras to suggest a few pairings for Yule Log, a favourite Christmas treat. “For drinking with the traditional Yule Log, I recommend a Grand Rosé by Gosset,…
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