ROSé IN BLOOMFebruary, 2012
It is the season for Rosé, as David Ridge selects four of the best blush drops to start 2012 on a fragrant note. But what food can you match with rosé? Luckily Il Mercato is on hand to select the perfect food to accompany one of summer’s favourite wines.
STILL SAVVYJanuary, 2012
After a period of domination, Sauvignon Blanc is under threat of sliding in popularity. David Ridge has chosen some that he thinks support the belief that there’s more behind the obvious, fruity façade and Il Mercato has paired them with savvy cheese partners.
CHRISTMAS IS COMINGDecember, 2011
What else could we put in the December issue but bubblies? David Ridge knows that at this time of year, there will be all sorts of occasions that will call for something that goes “sigh” when you open it. Here are some of his picks along with suitably simple celebration snacks from Il Mercato.
ITALIANS AT HOME IN AUSTRALIANovember, 2011
When it comes to new wine varietals in Australia, Italians are right at the top of the list. David Ridge thinks there is plenty of evidence of progress in Australians making convincing wines with these grape varieties and this month he takes a look a few, including a local and an Italian version of the same variety, which of course all match wonderfully with food suggestions from Il Mercato who specialise in the best of Italian produce.
BARGAIN REDSOctober, 2011
There’s never any indignity in offering wine for a good price thinks David Ridge. Here he offers four reds that deliver very nice day to day drinking – in fact a bit more than that – for $20 or less, matched with a range of foods from Il Mercato suitable for any day of the week.
MIXING IT WITH THE BESTSeptember, 2011
White Blends – there are often wonderful results to be had from blending two, or even more, compatible grape varieties. The aim is usually to make two varieties work together, or to emulate a successful style from Europe. These wines have another great virtue according to David Ridge. They can be a perfect food match and are very versatile as shown by the food matches from Il Mercato.
GREAT GRENACHEAugust, 2011
Australia’s old vines Grenache is an incredible resource, especially if the makers have the benchmarks to work to, thinks David Ridge. Perfect wines for Mediterranean and Provencale flavours, Il Mercato has matched his selections with some strong-flavoured classics.
FORTIFIED AGAINST THE COLDJuly, 2011
They are often relegated to the late, late end of a long dinner party but David Ridge thinks fortified wines are a lot more relevant and compelling as partners to a meal. Il Mercato suggests some good partners.
RED, RED WINEJune, 2011
Winter calls for bracing red wine to chase away the chills. David Ridge has headed off-shore for this month’s reviews with relavitely unknown wines from Portugal, Spain and Italy to savour with the gutsy flavours of smoked fish, cheese and salami from Il Mercato.
COOL NIGHTS AND CAB SAVMay, 2011
As Autumn closes in, David Ridge explores Cabernet Sauvignon at work showing its many and varied personalities and matched by Il Mercato with some boldly flavoured ingredients from the Italian larder.| NEXT > |
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