Tag: chocolate and wine

What to eat and drink this Easter

The long Easter weekend is always the perfect time to gather with friends and family, and share a glass of something delicious over some seasonal dishes. Whether you’re opting for traditional fare or trying something different, we’ve brought together some of our favourite bottles to match each course beautifully. Lamb There’s something special about traditional […]

Chocolate conundrums – the best drinks to match

With Easter fast approaching it is that time of year when we like to look at our favourite tipples’ often troublesome relationship with chocolate. Here Fine Wine Account Manager and resident chocolate expert Peter Newton recommends some of his tried and tested matches, perfect for exploring this coming weekend   Chocolate and wine Chocolate has […]

Crack open the Port this Easter

Simon Field MW advocates Portugal’s flagship fortified wine as a sensational accompaniment to any chocolate-based indulgence this weekend may hold. Dark and bitter needs dark and sweet to temper its indulgent flavours: Port, of course, is wonderfully versatile, and Quinta do Noval’s superlative Late Bottle Vintage exemplar is a fantastic match for dark chocolate. Traditional […]