Elevating Cuisine with Biodynamic, Organic and Low Sulphite Wines.
At Friarwood, we believe that the best dining experiences combine exceptional taste with conscious consumption. This October, as we embrace our "Raise the Bar. Drink Better." theme, we're spotlighting how you can pair healthy dishes with our curated selection of biodynamic, organic and low sulphite wines.
Here’s your guide to enhancing your meals while adhering to a health-conscious lifestyle.
Biodynamic Wine Pairings
1. Domaine Loic Mahe, Équilibre: This vibrant Savennières is noted for its complex nose of honey and citrus, paired with a structured, nutty palate.
Try this wine with a kale and apple salad topped with walnuts and a light vinaigrette. The wine's bright acidity and rich texture make it a perfect match for leafy greens and tart fruits. Food Network offers a vibrant kale and apple salad recipe that is both straightforward and delicious, perfect for bringing out the flavours in the Équilibre.
You can find the recipe here: Kale & Apple Salad Recipe
Organic Wine Pairings
2. Conti di San Bonifacio, Monteregio: A Tuscan delight featuring intense red fruit and a hint of cinnamon, crafted in the picturesque Maremma region. Enhance a grilled vegetable platter with this Sangiovese. Its savoury freshness complements everything from charred bell peppers to zucchini.
Epicurious provides an excellent guide to grilling vegetables, complete with tips for perfect char and seasoning.
Check out their grilled vegetable guide here: Grilled Vegetable Platter Recipe
3. Domaine de Mont Auriol Viognier: An aromatic powerhouse with notes of lilacs, apricots, and honeysuckle, balanced by a fresh finish. This wine is sublime with a light citrus shrimp ceviche or grilled salmon, marrying well with delicate fish flavours.
Serious Eats has a highly-rated recipe for citrus shrimp ceviche that emphasizes freshness and flavour, matching the aromatic profile of the Viognier.
View the recipe here: Citrus Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
4. Domaine de La Croix Belle No7 Red: A lush blend from Languedoc with black fruit and a hint of espresso, matured in oak for a velvety finish. Pair this robust wine with a vegan mushroom stroganoff. Its earthy tones and rich palate will enhance the umami flavours of the mushrooms.
Minimalist Baker offers a popular vegan mushroom stroganoff recipe that’s both hearty and flavorful, a perfect complement to the No7 Red.
Find the recipe at: Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
Low Sulphite Wine Pairings
5. Cascina Ebreo Rosso: This Piedmont gem offers fresh red fruit with an earthy undertone, representing minimal intervention winemaking. Perfect with a charcuterie board featuring organic cured meats and aged cheeses, highlighting the wine’s rustic qualities.
Picky Palate has a comprehensive guide on how to assemble the perfect charcuterie board, including choices of organic meats and cheeses that pair well with low sulphite wines.
Explore their tips here: How to Make a Charcuterie Board
6. J Boutin Crozes Hermitages Blanc: Crystalline and mineral, with nuances of roasted hazelnuts and a touch of truffle. Serve this white with a roasted turbot or a creamy risotto. Its clean minerality and complex profile enhance richer, cream-based dishes.
Great British Chefs provides an excellent roasted turbot recipe, and Martha Stewart offers a classic creamy risotto that would beautifully accompany the wine. Check out the recipes here:
Choosing wines that are not only delicious but also produced with sustainable practices adds an extra layer of pleasure to dining. By pairing these wines with healthy dishes, you're ensuring that your meal is not only good for you but also kind to the planet.
Visit us online or at our Parsons Green and Wimbledon Village shops to explore these exceptional wines and get more pairing recommendations from our knowledgeable staff.
