How to Cook with Wine
I was asked by a reader if it matters what sort of wine to use to cook. It is a good question and I answered by asking, “Does it matter the quality and freshness of the ingredients in a dish?” Of course it does,
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Solutions for tricky wine and food pairings
I received a message on Instagram asking which wines are best to accompany asparagus. It was a good question because there are foods that can have a negative impact on the flavours of a wine. When thinking of wine and food pairings it is important
Which Wines to Pair with Valencian Gastronomy?
I am often asked for by people for advice on which wines to choose to accompany Valencia cuisine. Here in Valencia we have a rich selection of dishes with flavours of the mediterranean. There are no fixed rules when it comes to pairing wine and
8 Principles for Pairing Wine with Food
When I do wine tastings the part that many people find most interesting is how wine and food interact. While there are no rules here are 8 principles for pairing wine with food
Which Wines with Sushi?
Recently man came into our wine store in Valencia asking for recommendations for wines with sushi. He was a keen cook and he explained to me the different flavours of the algas he had just bought in the Ruzafa market and that along other ingredients
Pairing Wine & Cheese
Wine and cheese are two of life’s great pleasures. Most people tend to pair red wine with cheese, however, there are many more possibilities to consider. While there are no strict rules when it comes to wine and food pairing it is important to be
Which Wine with Meat?
The general rule when deciding which wine with meat is to match the intensity of the flavours of the meat with the wine.
Food and Wine Rules are to be Broken
Most food and wine rules are based on half truths rather than scientific evidence. The reality is that most wine can be drunk with most food. The worst that can happen is that the wine will not taste quite as good. Personal
How to pair wines with vegetarian food
There are many ways to pair wines with vegetarian food by following the same rules as you would when paring wines with meat dishes. The key is finding the right balance.
I was a vegetarian for a year, I was curious to know what it was
Which wine with steak?
Which wine with Steak? The flavour and texture of the beef can vary greatly depending on the age of the animal, the cut of beef, how long it has been hung for and how it is cooked. The general rule when pairing meat and wine
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