It’s January, which means it’s dry January for a lot of people. You may be surprised to hear that I, a wine lover and a wine merchant, actually encourage people to take time off and attempt going dry for a few weeks. As much as I love wine, I acknowledge… Read More »Three Fun Ways To Learn About Wine
When choosing wine, it’s very easy to opt for old-world wines from the classic regions/countries like France, Spain & Italy. To be honest, what’s not to love about ‘old-world’ wine? They’ve all been producing wine for long enough to know a thing or two about how to make a good… Read More »Wines & Regions You May Not Have Heard Of: Nova Scotia & Tidal Bay
Welcome back to our wine basics blog series! We’re here to make the world of wine a little less daunting by helping you take those first steps on your journey to becoming a wine expert. Last time we learned what wine is and how it’s made, and now it’s time… Read More »Learn About Wine: Notable Grape Varieties
At the time of writing, it’s late August 2023. We’ve not really had a summer and Autumn will quickly be upon us, however that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy Rosé. It doesn’t have to be a seasonal drink. Why Do Some People Hate Rosé? During my career, I have found… Read More »A Brief Guide to Rosé – The Grape Kitchen’s Essential Introduction
If you’re a budding wine aficionado, or you’re just a little curious, you might be wondering, actually, what even is wine? And where does it come from?
Homemade pizza is the new barbecue. More and more people are cooking artisanal pizza in their back gardens these days and it’s thanks to companies like OONI. It’s safe to say this small Scottish company has revolutionised outdoor cooking. Ok, so this doesn’t have to specifically be an OONI pizza… Read More »The Essential OONI Pizza Recipes & Wine Pairings
Stir-fries are great! They’re quick, easy and ever so flavoursome. As it’s January and people are conscious of what they’re eating, we thought we would make a healthier dish with wine pairing. So here’s our papaya stir-fry and Mosel Riesling pairing. Take a look at our video, recipe and Riesling… Read More »Perfect Papaya Stir-Fry & Magnificent Mosel Riesling | Spicy Food With Wine Pairing Heaven
Salmon is great! It’s flavoursome, got wonderful texture and just a joy to eat. We recently made the best Salmon pairing and couldn’t wait to share it. Take a look at our video, recipe and Saint-Veran crash course below! WATCH INGREDIENTS & METHOD Here at The Grape Kitchen we’re all… Read More »Simple Succulent Salmon & Sensational Saint-Véran Chardonnay Pairing
The Grape Kitchen’s lunchtime desk tastings help you insight into the wines we are stocking, whilst helping me get tipsy in the afternoon. This edition explores a wonderfully accessible Australian Merlot and a fantastic natural wine from Regnie in Beaujolais. Enjoy! WATCH WINES RAWSON’S RETREAT MERLOT Rawson’s Retreat Merlot is… Read More »Lunchtime Desk Tastings: Aussie Merlot & Natural Beaujolais
We love to Barbecue. It’s great on a summer’s day to be outside, cooking and drinking. However, sometimes it can get boring with the same old things. If you agree, then carry on reading. Our barbecue duck salad and chilled Pinot Noir pairing is the perfect dish if you are… Read More »Brilliant Barbecued Duck Salad With Honey Soy & Chilled Pinot Noir | Alternative BBQ Choices
Every once in a while it’s good to indulge, and barbecue pulled pork is the ultimate indulgence food. With this in mind, we thought we’d share our quintessential barbecue pulled pork recipe and Rioja pairing with you! Take a look at our video, recipe and Rioja crash course below! WATCH… Read More »Barbecue Pulled Pork Burgers | Double Cooked Chips, Homemade Slaw & Rioja | Quintessential Indulgence
Albariño (also known as Alvarinho in Portugal) is an incredible grape that makes the most refreshing wine. It’s found mainly in North-West Spain and Northern Portugal, both areas whose climates are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, so it’s no surprise that it’s the perfect pairing for fish and sea food.… Read More »Sea Bass, Salsa Verde & Albariño | Wine And Fish Pairing Heaven
Carbonara is a simple, yet amazing dish. It’s easy to make, yet has a world of complexity to it and deserves the best wine pairing. With this in mind, we thought we’d prepare the best wine and Carbonara pairing, and share it with you! Take a look at our video,… Read More »Carbonara & Catarratto | The Ultimate Wine And Pasta Pairing