What to pair with rosé?
“Rosé goes with everything.” Yes, this type of wine goes well with summer dishes but there are still a few rules to follow.
Touring France to discover the secrets of its rosés
Even if Provence rosés remain the reference for many, there is more than one type of rosé produced in France. Let’s go on a trip around the country!
Pairing rosé with Chinese cuisine
Have you ever thought of pairing Chinese food with rosé? We guide you through the various options and avenues to explore…
Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas
Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas Serves 6 people Ingredients 250 g small, peeled raw prawns (shrimp) 200 g flour 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley 3 sliced chives (two thirds of the white part and one…
Tapas week – Marinated anchovies
Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Marinated anchovies Serves 8 people Ingredients 1 kg anchovies 6 - 8 tablespoons olive oil 50 g flour Salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pinch saffron 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ginger 25…
A taste of Provençal life
The arrival of beautiful sunny days, blue skies and the first barbecues create an almost holiday-like atmosphere, and with it comes a desire for good rosé. Our Fixed-Price Sale offers a superb selection to choose from! Rosé has become a real phenomenon. In France, it represents nearly 30% of wine consumption. Unfortunately, lower prices often lead to a certain mediocrity in quality, which becomes more acceptable when you are relaxing in the sun or at the seaside… For this sale, however, we were particularly careful to select only the very best rosés (after…
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How to age champagne
Similar to other wines, certain champagne styles will benefit from time in the bottle. Vintage champagnes in particular are well-suited to ageing, while the brut style is generally intended for immediate consumption. When ageing champagne, the bottle format (such as magnum or jeroboam) plays an important role, as well as the storage conditions (humidity, cellar temperature). While vintage wines available after three, five or even 10 years of cellaring, are usually ready to drink, it is not uncommon to keep some for even longer. Producing champagne takes time. It spends a minimum of…