Matching food and wine : Cheese

Matching food and wine : Cheese

A cheese slate and a bottle of wine, what more could you want after a busy week at work… But should you choose the wine first or the cheese? In reality, it doesn’t really matter, just as long as you pair one with the other. The complexity of the task is often due to...
What is Coravin ?

What is Coravin ?

Basically this system lets you pour your wine without even opening the bottle and is essentially a wine preservation system. So what’s important to remember here is that the cork stays in the bottle and will never come out. But how do you extract the wine? The Coravin...
Provencal specialities (wine, cheese, olive oil)

Provencal specialities (wine, cheese, olive oil)

Provençal cooking can sometimes be referred to as “cuisine du soleil”, it relies heavily on the use of olive oil, herbs, and is more often than not accompanied with a glass or even a bottle of crisp wine. For those coming to Provence on holiday, dining will always...
Matching food and wine : Meats

Matching food and wine : Meats

Are you stuck as to which wines you should pair with meats ? Well look no further, the general rule would be to pair light meats with a white wine and dark meats with a heavier full-bodied red wine. It’s also worth noting that a sparkling wine can be a great option...