SPIRITED AWAYMay, 2012
David Ridge reviews a mixed bag of fascinating artisanal spirits and fortifieds, each a little off the beaten track, to match a selection of treats from Il Mercato.
GLORIOUS GRIGIOApril, 2012
With Pinot Grigio currently trending, David Ridge reviews four wines inspired and/or from the northern Alto Adige region while Il Mercato selects the perfect food to accompany the light-bodied wine.
SPANISH FEVERMarch, 2012
Who doesn’t love a good Spanish drop to match their fine selection of tapas? With that in mind, David Ridge reviews some Spanish drops and Spanish-influenced Australian wines to match Mediterranean food selections from Il Mercato.
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.
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