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You don’t have to be a sommelier to learn what wine best complements grilled fish, red meat or creamy pastas. With a little know-how, you can skilfully match wine to all your meals.
In this guide, you’ll find out why Heston Blumenthal holds sherry in such high esteem; learn how outdated matching traditions are being re-written; and discover how to pair the wine and foods you like.
When choosing a bottle to have with dinner, never be afraid to experiment. Try different options and you’ll soon be making the right choices with ease.
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A partner for sherry
Heston Blumenthal says it’s time to re-assess this fortified wine. 
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Re-writing tradition
There’s a lot of stuffy tradition surrounding food and wine matching. More
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