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22.03.13
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Recipe: Parmigiano Reggiano And Asparagus Tart


Celebrate the start of the British Asparagus Season on the 23rd April with this simple and savoury Parmigiano Reggiano and Asparagus tart recipe. 
07.03.13
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Recipe: Parma Ham Mother's Day Croissant


Surprise your mum on Mother's Day with an indulgent breakfast in bed. These Parma Ham, gruyere and poached egg croissants are simple to prepare and delicious when served fresh from the oven. 
07.03.13
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Mother's day Recipe: Wild Alaska Pacific Cod With Chorizo


This Mothering Sunday, treat your mum to this delicious wild Alaska Pacific cod with saffron wild rice and chorizo recipe.
04.03.13
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Higgidy Recipes for British Pie Week: Steak & Stout Pie With Crunchy Mash


Seeing as British Pie Week begins today, the CellarVie Wines team thought they would bring you this delicious Steak and Stout Pie with Crunchy Mash recipe courtesy of Higgidy.
04.03.13
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Mother’s Day Recipe: Harveys Orange and Almond Cake


According to a recent survey conducted by Toluna of 400 mothers, 54% of them said they would enjoy a home-baked cake with afternoon tea on Mother's Day. Seeing as her big day is looming (Sunday 10th March for the forgetful , why not relive those childhood memories of baking together and treat her to a delicious 'Harveys orange and almond cake' with this easy-to-do recipe.
22.02.13
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Recipe: Caramelised onion tart & wild arugula with Blackstone Merlot


Following this week’s What We’re Drinking which featured the Blackstone Merlot 2010 from California, we sought out a recipe that the aforementioned producer thought perfectly accompanies their brilliant wine. So why not get yourself in the kitchen this weekend and make this hassle free Caramelised onion tart and Wild Arugula with Walnut oil Vinaigrette recipe, courtesy of Blackstone Winery in Monterey…
21.02.13
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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Tartlets by Higgidy


British Pie Week begins on the 4th March, so why not take a moment to unleash your inner Mary Berry and celebrate this much loved British dish with this delicious recipe, complete with hints and tips on how to perfect your pastry from queen of pies and pastry, Camilla Stephens, founder of award winning Higgidy.
07.12.12
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Chardonnay Food Match: Pasta with Garlic Ham in cream sauce


The wide variety of Chardonnay styles makes it a hugely versatile wine for food matching but in this instance and paired with pasta in a creamy sauce we suggest a full-bodied oaky New World Chardonnay. An Italian classic, this easy recipe is mouth-watering delicious and will bring out the very best of buttery, toffee-like notes of the Chardonnay. The white sauce is rich and creamy without being overly fattening and the simple addition of ham make this a wonderfully tasty meal.
30.11.12
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Cabernet Sauvignon Food Match: Steak With Blue Cheese Recipe


Cabernet Sauvignon wines are notoriously hearty and rich, boasting sturdy tannins with heavy texture and therefore they need a suitably powerful culinary match such as a rare steak, covered in blue cheese…
23.11.12
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Syrah/Shiraz Food Match: Lamb's liver with bacon and onions


Food matching with Syrah/Shiraz depends hugely on the style of wine so we would urge a little caution and common-sense when endeavouring to partner this noble black grape variety with your culinary feast of choice. In this instance we are recommending a rich, hearty lamb’s liver recipe which is ideal for the incoming cold-snap of weather, with a classical Old World style Syrah from the Rhône. 
20.11.12
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Pinot Noir food match: Roasted vegetables recipe


This great winter warmer recipe for roasted vegetables is easy, hassle-free and more pertinently a perfect food match with Pinot Noir wine. It’s a versatile dish delicious on its own or paired with anything from roast chicken to fish, or even toss it with pasta for a simple vegetarian alternative.
06.09.12
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Hannan Meats’ Moyallon Guanciale wins top gong at Great Taste 2012


Moyallon Guanciale, a bacon style product revered by Italians but made with great dedication by Hannan Meats in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, was crowned Supreme Champion at The Great Taste Awards 2012, the annual food awards scheme which seeks out the very best tasting food and drink.
13.06.12
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Recipe: Spiced Sicilian Pumpkin


This spiced pumpkin recipe is normally served as an antipasti or a side dish in Sicily and is great as an accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. 
08.06.12
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Recipe: Salmon with Pine Nut and Parmesan crust


An unusual match, however Jon loves salmon and even more so Pinot Noir. He says this is an absolute winner with the lovely vibrant cherry and strawberry fruit character of the Errázuriz Pinot Noir 2010 really working well with the slightly richer than normal salmon. You wouldn't normally think of matching it with salmon, but it works, it really works! We all know that anything with a breadcrumb and parmesan crust works as well and Jon suggests new potatoes as the accompaniment...you may want to be a bit more creative (sorry Jon)... 
06.06.12
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Recipe: Tuna and cannellini bean salad


A simple but tasty and healthy salad recipe for the summer that is best washed down with a glass of chilled white wine like an Orvieto or Vedicchio. 
05.06.12
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Recipe: Chargrilled Breast of Chicken with Salsa Verde


A simple chicken dish perfect for midweek.  Chicken cooked in this way goes fantastically with delicate, fresh white wines.  Our pick in this instance is the Altozano Verdejo-Sauvignon de Castilla - A blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc- extremely quaffable. While we have recommended this to go with a chicken dish it also works well with pasta with very light olive oil and fish based sauces like spaghetti 'alla marinara' or 'alle vongole'.
01.06.12
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Recipe: Luxury Fish Pie


With the current stormy weather there is nothing better than our luxury fish pie, a classic winter warmer which goes so well with one of the team's favourite white wines the Domaine Trotignon Touraine Sauvignon 2010 from the Loire - it really is so good that you'd easily mistake it for a Sancerre.  The zesty yet crisp wine is a perfect match for a good Fish Pie.  
30.05.12
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The Ultimate Sandwich Recipe: Feast your eyes on this!


First things first, the CellarVie Wines team cannot lay claim to being responsible for the making of the ‘Ultimate Sandwich’. This remarkable feat of culinary engineering, complete with the beautiful pictures displayed below, arrived in our inbox courtesy of an anonymous email chain on Tuesday afternoon. Jamie Oliver would undoubtedly and perhaps quite correctly, not endorse this as a healthy meal, and it certainly isn't for the faint-hearted but we thought it was a bit of fun nonetheless. So feast your eyes on the ‘Ultimate sandwich’…   
29.05.12
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The Diamond Jubilee: What to eat and drink


In true British style it looks like the warm weather is not going to last over the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday, but that will not stop us from spilling out onto the streets in our droves to celebrate the remarkable 60-year reign of Elizabeth II. If you are going to brave the outdoors this weekend then the wine needs to be chilled and the food needs to be easy to eat with your fingers. 
26.05.12
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Recipe: Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic butter


When the sun is out not only do you want to be outside you also don't feel like eating anything heavy. Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic Butter is a light and simple dish matched to an award winning Italian wine Fontana Candida's Frascati Superiore Vigneto Santa Teresa 2009, also perfect for the warm weather.
24.05.12
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Recipe: Pan Fried Cod and Wilted Spinach


Simon - the CellarVie Wines Operations Manager - reckons the zesty, fruity acidity of the Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2011 goes brilliantly with the subtle flavours of the pan fried cod and wilted spinach (plus he assures me you'll only need to spend "20 minutes tops" in the kitchen).
23.05.12
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Recipe: Crispy Chicken and Polenta


Following CellarVie Wines’ recent focus on the North East of Italy, we thought we would endeavour to bring you a delicious recipe using one of the area’s staple ingredients, Polenta and matching it with chicken.  
18.05.12
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Recipe: Moroccan Braised Lamb Steaks


Cooking spicy foods doesn't have to be complicated, therefore they don't have to be daunting. In the office we're agreed that this Moroccan braised lamb shank dish is perfect for a Saturday as once you've got on top of prep work you can really sit back and enjoy a perfect example of why Aussie wines have become so popular over here. The Leasingham Magnus Shiraz 2005 truly is fabulous value for money and a great accompaniment to this dish! - Wine Spectator agree, "Vivid in flavour and bright in structure, this is zingy with pineapple, floral and citrus flavours persisting nicely on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2016." 
18.05.12
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Recipe: Chargrilled Tuna


A lovely light dish, extremely healthy and filling at the same time - Chargrilled Tuna is one of Simon's favourites and he's matched his recipe to a lovely Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Malbec blend, the Flagstone Longitude Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz-Malbec 2010.  Full of dark berry fruit - a lovely match! South African wine is growing increasingly popular in the UK market and Bruce Jack's lovely blend is a perfect example as to why!
16.05.12
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Recipe: Spinach and fontina tart


A simple recipe using the meltingly delicious Fontina cheese from the North West of Italy, which makes a delightful canapé or light lunch option. 
10.05.12
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Recipe: Pork, Chorizo and Potato Stew


When Saturday comes you want to relax with a nice glass of wine..... However with the current weather, hardly what Spring should represent, we've searched for a winter warming recipe that is as warming as simple and quick. Charlotte has matched a pork, chorizo and potato stew with Flagstone Noon Gun Chenin Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier 2010 a South African wine packed full of tropical flavours. 
09.05.12
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Recipe: Home cured Gravadlax


The flavours in cured Gravadlax are an ideal match for any Alsace white wine and this is an easy recipe which will certainly add a little bit of sophistication should you want to impress your friends with your newly acquired curing skills. It’s also very easy because you can make it a couple of days in advance and leave it in the fridge, forget about it and carve just before the party starts. 
04.05.12
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What We're Drinking: Eliott & Rare Vineyards


Since joining the wine trade I have enjoyed finding wines that people don’t automatically recognise. Hidden gems that come out of nowhere and over deliver on value and blow away your expectations. I have been lucky enough to taste quite a few wines like the aforementioned yet the best find to date has undoubtedly been the Rare Vineyards Carignan Vieilles Vignes.  
02.05.12
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Recipe: Tapenade


Following our recent focus on Southern France we thought we would bring you a recipe for an archetypal Provençal dish; tapenade.

Consisting of pureed olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil, this popular hors d’oeuvre is a paste like substance that takes its name for the Provençal word for capers, tapenas. 
29.04.12
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Recipe: Wild Mushroom Risotto


Jon's wild mushroom risotto requires you to spend some time in the kitchen, however we think he's onto a winner as he uses some of the perfect wine match for this recipe - Don Jacobo Rioja Crianza Tinto 2007 in the actual cooking process, making sure the bottle never leaves your side...
24.04.12
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Recipe: Asparagus in Beurre Blanc sauce


The early arrival of asparagus season thanks to the now seemingly distant mild spring has conveniently coincided with CellarVie Wines’ focus on the Loire this week. With that in mind we thought we would combine a classic French recipe, Beurre Blanc, which originates from the aforementioned iconic wine region and match it with asparagus to coincide with the season’s opening.  
19.04.12
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Recipe: Beef fillet steaks, mushrooms and a drop of Bordeaux


This great beef fillet steak recipe serves four people and goes really well with all sorts of Bordeaux reds. We particularly like it with those Clarets that have a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend than the more Merlot based Bordeaux’s that come from the areas around St Emilion and Pomerol...but to be perfectly honest, we’re just being a bit picky because this recipe works well with most wines from the region...  
 
19.04.12
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Recipe: Roast Chicken


Soft and peppery, La Dentelière 2010 is a lovely wine made from Grenache with some Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Heart warming and ripe it makes you think of autumnal walks and a big roast for lunch.  As this week offers little time for everyone we've matched it to a quick roast chicken with lemon and tarragon. 
16.04.12
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Recipe: Grilled lamb steaks & spicy chorizo mash with Rioja


There’s nothing like a juicy piece of lamb to go with a good glass of Rioja and that’s what the team at CellarVie Wines are recommending for a food and wine matching recipe this week. 
14.04.12
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Recipe: Roast Rib of Beef


The Sunday roast - one of the UK's favourite dishes. When we asked the team who should pick and create the food and wine match for Sunday, there was only going to be one winner! Step in Gordon Ramsey (ahem) - no, step in Christopher - a dab hand in the kitchen.  His roast rib of beef matched with Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz 2009 is perfect if you want to sit at the kitchen table with the Sunday paper and glass of red wine to get away from the noise in the house.
13.04.12
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Recipe: Smoked trout with horseradish dressing


We know what you're thinking - Trout and horseradish? Trust us it is a match made in heaven with the piquant horseradish dressing working beautifully with the rich smoked trout.  We've paired this dish with Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc a tropical-fruit flavoured Chenin Blanc that is supple and seductive and has picked up a couple of Silvers in international competitions. It is not overtly fruity but it is a great glass of South African white from a grape variety that is often forgotten about. 
12.04.12
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Recipe: Roast leg of lamb


One of the nation's favourite roasts is a leg or lamb, succulent and flavoursome and a great excuse for all in our office to enjoy a glass of Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel possibly one of the best Zinfandels from California. The area where it is grown, Lodi, is recognised as being perfect for the varietal. It’s rich and full-bodied packed with sweet fruit flavours that work well with duck, goose or venison – perfect for Christmas when you are feeling festive. If not it is perfect with roast lamb or beef.

12.04.12
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Recipe: Chicken stuffed with Asparagus and Emmental


If you love drinking award winning white wines and love eating chicken and cheese but still keeping healthy, this is one of the best matches for you.  The Etchart Privado Torrontes 2011 recently won one of the most coveted awards at the Decanter Word Wine Awards - the Best Dry Aromatic White Wine under £10.  Coupled with chicken stuffed with asparagus and emmental cheese, enjoy! 
11.04.12
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Recipe: Pan-fried sea bass with stir-fried cabbage


Sea Bass is popular, versatile and often referred to as the fish equivalent of chicken breasts due to its nice texture and beautiful flavour. It is also one of Taittinger winemaker Loïc Dupont’s favourite meals and following this week’s ‘Focus on Champagne’ CellarVie Wines thought they would create a Sea Bass recipe in the 57-year-old’s honour. 
10.04.12
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How to woo with bubbles: Champagne, Cava and Prosecco


A notoriously diminutive former Emperor of France once remarked that, “In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it” and while his insatiable appetite for bubbly was the stuff of legend, why shouldn’t we all embrace Napoleon Bonaparte’s joie de vivre? Usually associated with a celebration, the rapturous effervescence of Champagne and its less grandiose cousins Cava and Prosecco means there are bubbles for all occasions. For the discerning or indistinct drinker, for that annual jaunt to Wimbledon or a modest night in, all are catered for.  
10.04.12
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Recipe: Pan fried calves liver with caramelised onions


The most commonly used livers in the UK are calves livers, accessible and delicious, they are also healthy (rich in iron and Vitamin B) and the perfect match for an absolutely fantastic wine from the Rhône - Les Collines de Laure Syrah, Jean-Luc Colombo, 2009. The grapes for this wine are hand-harvested from Cornas vineyards, making it a rather special wine even if it cannot be called Cornas (a top Rhône wine) because of local regulations about the age of the wines. Nevertheless you can tell this wine has class. It is full of ripe red fruits and spice, smooth and generous. Should you not be a big liver fan (it does hold a bit of a 'Marmite' factor) try this wine with spicy foods – Mexican dishes work especially well - the heat of the chilli working perfectly with the richness of the wine.

07.04.12
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Recipe: Spaghetti with Clams


Spaghetti with clams is the quintessential summer dish and amazingly refreshing.  The balance between this dish and the Bolla Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2010 is quite simply unbeatable - we think the lovely people over at Bolla came up with this dish to accompany the wine. 
Pinot Grigio is the varietal of the moment and the freshness of this wine shows you exactly why everyone loves this varietal - dry with ripe peach flavours it truly is a fantastic white wine.
05.04.12
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Gougères Recipe: French Cheese Puffs


A gougère is a baked savoury choux pastry originating from Burgundy and is commonly eaten while tasting wine. Following our ‘Focus on Burgundy’ who better to reveal a delicious recipe for gougères than CellarVie Wines’ resident Burgundian, Sophie Galimard, or to be precise a recipe past to her by her grand-mère.  
04.04.12
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Easter Eggs, Chocolate and Wine


Being such altruistic souls, the team at CellarVie Wines felt duty bound to polish their palates in order to discover the best wine to go with chocolate Easter Eggs, Bunnies and the excessive token chocolate paraphernalia coming your way this weekend. 
01.04.12
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Recipe: Sausage Casserole


A perfect dish for the 'fresher' weather is a good old fashioned sausage casserole, simple cooking for any midweek dinner and its wine pairing is quite simply out of this world. The Rare Vineyards Carignan Vieilles Vignes, Pays d'Herault 2010 is a Malbec from the home of Malbec; South-West France. This example is as velvety and fruity as any of the Malbec's coming out of Argentina.
29.03.12
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Wine and Food Matches for Easter


Easter is a time for family, chocolate eggs, and for indulging in a few bottles of good wine.Lent is over and with it the nagging guilt, so why not sit back and revel in a few chocolate bunnies and a couple of glasses of wine. 
29.03.12
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Recipe: Roast Belly of Pork


Our roast pork belly recipe does need quite a bit of prep time but when you're preparing a guilty pleasure it's often worth it.  The wine we've chosen to accompany this dish is also a pleasure - a lovely refreshing wine which Jancis Robinson praises highly.  A Riesling from Chile - Cono Sur Single Block Visión Riesling 2009. The wine's zesty yet mouth watering properties are perfect to cut through the fat of the pork belly.
27.03.12
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Recipe: Quince and Apple Pie


Following our recent interview with award winning winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo, during which the charismatic Frenchman revealed his favourite meal consisting of ‘stewed quinces from the garden and apple pie’, CellarVie Wines thought they would treat you to a delicious recipe for the aforementioned dessert. 
24.03.12
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Recipe: Posh Prawn Cocktail


Frank Sinatra's favourite Soave - Bolla - offers freshness and much more character than you might expect…a truly cracking wine which is perfect when you are cooking your supper or tucking into a sumptuous Prawn Cocktail as we have suggested. You can also try it with salads, smoked salmon or fish based pasta dishes.

23.03.12
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The Taste of Spring: Riesling and Gewürztraminer


The clocks are going back this weekend and whilst we are all going to struggle with an hour’s less sleep, our thoughts can finally turn to spring. Easter is round the corner and the blossom is starting to bloom, there is the promise of longer nights and the potential of a first barbeque – especially when the weather is decidedly balmy – so the team at CellarVie Wines thought they would taste and subsequently recommend what might be a good drinking match for the hopefully warm months ahead. 
21.03.12
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A delicious Ceviche recipe


Earlier in the week CellarVie Wines interviewed Viña Errazuriz winemaker Francisco Baettig, who amongst many other things (such as revealing a love of football and passion for planes) chose Ceviche as his favourite meal. In tribute to the charismatic 42-year-old Chilean, we thought we would uncover the recipe behind this hugely popular dish in South America.  
21.03.12
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Recipe: Beef, Mushroom and Red Wine Casserole


Nero d’Avola is a grape variety that comes from Sicily. It is dark and bursting with delicious juicy fruit and has a touch of sweet spice that is reminiscent of Shiraz – a red for those who like their wines big and juicy. Either of the Nero d'Avola wines go well with this duck as well as with duck, venison or beef and is excellent with a good warming casserole.  

15.03.12
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Riojan Cuisine


Being a landlocked region you might not be surprised to find that a lot of the dishes that Rioja is famous for includes the fruits of the land rather than the sea; lamb, beef, excellent charcuterie, cured cheeses, superb vegetables and the local produced Pimentón (a type of smoky, sweet or spicy Paprika) are the main staples of the Riojan diet - all of which match beautifully with the region’s red wines and its rosés and oaked whites. 
13.03.12
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Mother’s Day Recipe: Pan Fried Salmon Fillet


What are you going to do to treat your Mum on Mother’s Day this Sunday? It’s a time to pamper and spoil, the day when you make that extra effort to show just how special she is. Why not really push the boat out this year with CellarVie Wines' Pan fried Salmon fillet recipe! 
08.03.12
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How to shuck oysters


Following our interview with the CEO of Oyster Meister, CellarVie Wines explains the art and occasional danger of shucking oysters with a little help from the man himself: - 
06.03.12
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Recipe: Tarte Tatin


In light of our recent focus on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and our subsequent interview with Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton, who whetted the appetite by recalling his dream meal, CellarVie Wines thought they would reproduce one of his beautifully selected dishes, a Tarte Tatin, in an easily accessible but deliciously tasty recipe. 
22.02.12
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A lighter Lent with German Riesling and Halibut


Why not start Lent in moderation, by opting for a lighter-in-alcohol German Riesling and this delicious sesame crusted Halibut recipe.  
20.02.12
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“Fat” Tuesday


We all know it as Pancake Day in England but for the rest of the Christian world the day before the start of Lent is Mardi Gras, literally, Fat Tuesday. CellarVie offers up a few suggestions to make your Shrove Tuesday a memorably indulgent one. 
17.01.12
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Calorie Counting Couscous


Having spent the majority of this month being a little careful on the calorie front, we've found out some great news... Couscous is in fact a healthy carbohydrate, so it's true every cloud has a silver lining, diets included.  We've put together some fantastic wine matches for our Moroccan saviour of the month. 
10.01.12
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January: you can afford a little luxury!


Do you want to lose a little weight post Christmas? It seems to be the national obsession every time January is upon us - certainly everyone in the office is watching the calories and there are a few newspaper supplements floating around.  So how can we help? Well, while we don't pretend to be nutritional experts like some of the zanier characters on TV, we do know about low calorie wines.  

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