Recipes

Olive oil: the other nectar of the gods

Wine and olive oil go hand in hand...

Authentic Italian pizza and wine pairings

Tips on matching wines with authentic Italian pizza, plus the best pizzerie in Italy (and one in London)...

A perfect pairing: Ricotta ice cream with magnolia syrup

How to pair wines with a fresh and floral summer dessert...

The perfect Martini

Top London mixologists share their secrets of the perfect Martini...

A perfect pairing: Flatbread and cod roe emulsion

Zesty wines to accompany a Mediterranean summer recipe...

Wine with beef: Pairing advice and styles to try

Updated with new wine reviews...

A fresh look at Txakoli

Food and wine wisdom

Food and wine pairing just got easier...

Red Bordeaux food pairing: tomato soufflé recipe

Wine with turkey: A food pairing guide

Too much tannin can be bad, but acidity is your friend...

Wines to drink with Christmas duck or goose

Rich, fatty meats such as duck and goose demand more from a wine...

Mulled wine recipe - Ask Decanter

How to make your best mulled wine, with some expert advice....

Pairing wine with rhubarb: What to choose

From sweet Riesling to sparkling Moscato d’Asti,

Pairing wine with asparagus: What to choose

Discover the right wine to pair with this seasonal spring ingredient...

Great wines to drink with fried rice

Great wines to drink with pasta dishes

Some classic styles to consider, with a focus on Italy...

Wilder restaurant – Sustainability on the menu

Decanter review of the food and wine at Sir Terence Conran's sustainable restaurant in Shoreditch, London

How to have an Italian Christmas

Wine pairings for each course....

Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide

How to find the perfect pairing...

Spanish wine and tapas pairing guide

Love Spanish wine and tapas? Make sure you’re pairing them correctly…

Scallop sashimi recipe with Vouvray wines

Impress your guests with scallop sashimi and a glass of dry Vouvray…

Barbecue sardines with garlic and lemon - and wines to match

How to barbecue sardines and wines to match...

Pancakes with rhubarb, apple, almonds and clotted cream - gallery

Pancakes with rhubarb, apple, almonds and clotted cream - recipe

How to make Christmas Sangria

Mix up a few of these this Christmas...

Winter drinks recipes

The best festive drinks...

Rillettes of mackerel on toasted Irish Soda bread

BBQ flank steak with wines to match - Michel Roux Jr

Ideal for a late summer barbecue...

'Frosé' cocktail - recipe

Try making your own 'frosé'...

Squid ink linguine with wines to match - Michel Roux Jr

Roux Jr matches squid with wines...