Food and Wine

Perfect Pairing: Slow-roast lamb with lavender, lemon & apricots

A versatile dish to enjoy with Rioja or a Lebanese red...

A Perfect Pairing: A pot of cockles and clams

A light, refreshing shellfish dish and the wines to match...

A perfect pairing: Loaf-baked whole cheese with girolles

The wines to pair with this indulgent comfort food...

The dream cheeseboard

Cheese expert Patricia Michelson picks out some of her favourites...

Wine with turkey: A food pairing guide

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

Wine with beef: Pairing advice and styles to try

Updated with new wine reviews...

Decanter sponsors inaugural Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards

The Spotlight Awards will shine a spotlight on businesses and individuals from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds...

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...

A perfect pairing: Flatbread and cod roe emulsion

Zesty wines to accompany a Mediterranean summer recipe...

A fresh look at Txakoli

Food and wine wisdom

Food and wine pairing just got easier...

Wines to drink with Christmas duck or goose

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

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…

Fennel, apple and avocado crudo – recipe

Blood orange soufflés – recipe

Red Snapper Crudo with Watercress Pesto

Chipotle-Braised Chicken Thighs with Poached Eggs – Recipe

The 10 rules of food and wine pairing by Karen MacNeil

10 easy principles to get it right...

Anson on Thursday: Battle of the cheeses

Jane Anson attends a tasting in Paris that pits British cheese against French cheese with wine, and explores the art of eating mindfully...

Sherry wine and chocolate pairing ideas