The intense flavours of game meats require a wine with an equally intense nose and palate.
BBQ refers to food that has been cooked over some kind of grill and now contains the charred, smoky notes of the grill. This style of cooking requires a wine pairing that will stand up to and complement those big flavours.
As a general rule: it is best to serve a wine that is sweeter than the dessert.
Most cheeses are rich, flavourful and fatty which can be difficult qualities to balance out with wine. Difficult but not impossible and the best pairings make it all worthwhile!
The ideal aperitif wine is generally light bodied, refreshingly crisp and not too high in alcohol. These are wines that can be enjoyed without food or paired with a variety of savoury small bites before a meal.
Verdelho produces crisp, dry white wines that display bright, intense citrus flavours, with slight honeysuckle notes.
Viognier has gorgeous aromatics, reminiscent of peach, apricot, blossoms and sweet honey notes.
Tempranillo produces dark wines that are rich with cherry, strawberry, dill and spice flavours.
