Food Pairings
Coq au vin and Champagne
Three generations together, enjoying the wonders of the world inside a kitchen. Today we’re making my Grandad’s Coq au vin recipe, which he found and then adapted to his liking and now we’re sharing it with you. Coq au vin originated from France, in Dijon in the Burgundy region, it involves chicken, red wine, usually…
English vs Scottish Flings
Fling is quite an interesting word when you look into it with over 1,800 Synonyms for the word along with varied verbs. For many, it is the action of throwing, though it could also be seen as per the extramarital affair side of things, past tense even to embrace such phrases as he flung his…
Enjoy the High Seas with Seabass & High Clandon English Sparkling Wine
From the oceans of the British Isle to the English countryside, there are wonders in every corner of this great nation and a great variety to enjoy from fish to English Sparkling Wine. Fish and Fizz are a combination, with them both bringing out flavours in each other, an elegant English Sparkling Wine like this…
Champagne and Venison
The elegance of Champagne and the tenderness of Venison both working together to create a perfect dinner. The word Venison arrived in England during the 11th century Norman Conquest and the establishment of Royal Forests, it comes from the Latin word, ‘Venari’. The meat comes from elk or deer, or in South Africa, antelope. Champagne…
Tomato and Basil Salad with Summer Fizz
Although the dish looks like a simple one, it is a dish packed with flavour, it will require a Sparkling Wine that is capable of working with the Tomato & Basil Salad, so I picked a Silver Medal Winner in the Summer Days Category, as this salad is one to enjoy when the sun is…
Interesting Meals That You Can Pair With a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Pairing meals and food with sparkling wine is not the easiest of tasks, though when done properly, it can be a very delicious combination. In today’s article, we are going to present to you a few interesting meals that you can pair with a bottle of sparkling wine at home, or when you are out…
Whitefish and Sea Breeze Dinner
A taste of the sea, both on the plate and in the glass, the Sea Breeze category is really useful in helping find the best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines that inherit the taste of the sea or salty sea air, I recently paired the Trophy Sea Breeze Winner with two Salmon dishes which had great…
First Date Burgers – Champagne or Prosecco?
When you go on a first date, where do you go, what do you do, what do you talk about, there are a lot of questions that could be bouncing around your head, sometimes you just need to take a step back, take a deep breath and be yourself. On a First Date we want…
Gourmet Risotto to Pair with Prosecco
If you are after a tasty Italian entrée that will please vegetarians, meat-eaters, and anyone who avoids gluten, this fabulous risotto is your answer. The indulgence of cooking risotto with prosecco and gourmet mushrooms means you’ll enjoy a tender and light dish that’s full of flavor. Good wines to enjoy with risotto are dry, crisp…