Food and wine pairings Articles

Looking for the perfect wine to serve with duck? Well, you’re in luck. Here you’ll find five delicious recipes with spot-on wine pairings – from Chianti to rosé Champagne.

Lamb and wine are a match made in heaven. Whether it’s roast, grilled, curried or slow-cooked in a tagine, lamb’s rich, slightly sweet flavour calls for bold reds like Cabernet or Syrah. But don’t rule out aromatic whites or structured rosés for lighter dishes. From Moussaka to lamb Bhuna, this guide pairs top wines with every style.

Not sure which wine to serve with ham? Our handy guide takes the guesswork out of pairing, helping you find the perfect match every time.

Beef and red wine are a classic match – think Bordeaux with roast beef, Malbec with burgers, and Pinot Noir with creamy Stroganoff. Read our handy guide to discover top pairings for different beef dishes, with tips on matching by cut, sauce and cooking style.

Looking to enjoy a glass of alcohol-free or low-alcohol wine with your meal? Thanks to some exciting new editions in our range, the choice has never been greater. Here are our top five alcohol-free wine and food pairings – including red, white, rosé and sparkling.

Cheese and wine. To many, the power couple of the dining table. But why do they work so well together? And how do you pick your perfect cheese and wine match to bring out the best in both? Should you only serve red? Do white wines pair better? Or should you to stick to Port? Read on…

If you’re ever found yourself sitting at the table with a roast dinner in front of you, unsure of which wine to pour and enjoy, this handy guide is for you. From refreshing whites to velvety reds, learn about the perfect wine pairings for every type of roast.  

Ever wondered which wines pairs perfectly with fish and chips - and which ones don't? Learn more in our food pairing guide …

Forget National BBQ Month or National BBQ Day… merely the promise of sun is enough for us Brits to get out the grill and fill the air with the fragrance of burning bangers.

It was just such a break in the clouds that led to my first BBQ of the year. It was actually billed as a ‘braai’ – the South African version – and we had all been asked to bring something to cook and share.

True to tradition, I took a string of herby pork sausages from my local butcher. My neighbour contributed some fruity kebabs. As well as steaks and burgers, there was spicy pulled pork and minty, marinaded lamb. Some brave culinary soul even brought sous vided (boiled in a bag!) chicken - which then just needed a few seconds sizzling over the charcoal to finish off…

And, of course, there were all manner of salads from potato and coleslaw to green bean and tomato, complete with tangy dressings and balsamic vinaigrettes. A marvellous feast. But, with all those various big and contrasting flavours competing… it begs the vital question: WHAT TO DRINK?

Pork is an incredibly versatile meat … there are varying cuts and flavour profiles, which means when it comes to wine, there’s a plethora of pairing possibilities.

From light and delicate to bold and robust, there are many different wine styles to suit the richness or seasoning of your pork dish. So, whether you’re grilling pork chops, enjoying tender roast pork, or indulging in pork belly, we’ve got you covered with a range of wine suggestions that will complement and enhance every bite.