Wine - Wine & food pairing
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The Taste of Summer
Summer is a time for socialising, for inviting friends round for an alfresco meal. Natasha Hughes comes up with some perfect seasonal dishes to enjoy with a glass or two of Californian wine
Californian Food & Wine
Choosing the right wine for a meal can be a tricky process. Natasha Hughes explains the basic rules of food matching and guides you through the popular grape varieties
Great Recipes for Autumn, with wines to match
With the nights drawing in, it’s time to seek comfort in great food matched with rich but elegant wines. Natasha Hughes suggests three dishes to cook at home and recommends some ideal California wine styles to drink with them
Great Recipes for Summer, with Wines to Match
It’s the season for fresh flavours and minimal time in the kitchen. Natasha Hughes comes up with some simple summer dishes and suggests the perfect Californian wines to drink with them
Dairy delights
Look out for these 10 great cheeses on restaurant cheeseboards
Fine Food and New World Wines
We've all done it: splashed out on an expensive, innovative meal, then played it safe with a wine from Burgundy or Bordeaux. To test the theory that the bold flavours of haute cuisine are just as well served by a match from the New World, Michelin-starred L’Ortolan held a special tasting, pairing sophisticated dishes with wines from Chile’s Vina Ventisquero. From 21 October to 20 November, Square Meal readers can enjoy a similar food and wine matching menu for £99. Now booking on 0118 988 8500.
Krug & Hakkasan
Champagne is not what you’d automatically pick to drink with Chinese food, but Krug Grande Cuvée is a sensational match with dishes at Michelin-starred Hakkasan. Chris Losh reports
Sherry: a sleeping giant with food?
If your knee-jerk response is ‘No, thanks’, you’re missing out. Spain’s signature fortified wine – and fino, in particular – is enjoying a renaissance. Chris Losh joined a tasting at Moro to put it through its paces
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