Pairing Food & Wine

Vodka Sauce has loads of different recipes but the key components are tomatoes, cream and vodka. Tomatoes tend to cook slowly and mix with the vodka in the sauce, which gives a silky sauce rich in flavor.  Tomatoes can be … Read More

Marinara sauce is a traditional Italian sauce that consists mainly of tomatoes, lots of Italian herbs, garlic and onions. The sauce got its name from the fact that it was a favorite food of Italian sailors.  Tomatoes can be difficult … Read More

Beef short ribs are a specific cut that usually has several thickness levels and are prized for slow cooking. There are many ways to make beef short ribs which will dictate which wines you drink with them, but the general … Read More

Branzino is a white fish which is usually quite mild in flavor and is also known as Mediterranean bass or European bass. The meat of the branzino is white, lean and it has a bit of a sweet flavor. It … Read More

Schnitzel describes a slice of meat which is pounded thin, breaded and then fried. It is of German and Austrian origin but it is now popular all around the world and it can be made from different kinds of meat. … Read More

Spanakopita is a savory pie, made out of thin pastry which is filled with spinach and cheese. It can also be made from various vegetables such as chard or leeks. The Spanakopita is quite creamy and rich, with a cheesy … Read More

Bouillabaisse is considered to be a staple of Provencal cuisine. A classic fish soup coming from the city of Marseille used to be made by fishermen from parts of the fish they could not sell at the markets. Apart from … Read More

Boeuf Bourguignon is a dish hailing from one of the most known wine regions in the world – Burgundy. This classic stew is made from beef braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots and onions added to the mix.  Red … Read More

Shepherd’s pie, also known as cottage pie is a dish made from cooked minced meat which is then topped with mashed potatoes and finished in the oven. The minced meat is usually lamb or beef mixed with a rich gravy … Read More

Chilean sea bass – also known as patagonian toothfish is a fish that lives in the waters around Antarctica and it is considered to be one of the most flavourful fish. Its meat is rich and it is very easy … Read More