It's generally recognised that choosing a particular wine to suit a particular dish can make both taste superb, while random pairing can have a disastrous effect on the flavours of food and drink. But is there a fast, easy way to get it right?
Dunnes Stores has pioneered an ingenious Wine and Food Wheel with red wine suggestions on one side and white on the other. You simply point its arrow to the dish of your choice and the recommended wine appears in a little window with a brief description.
Mild lamb curry? Try Agramont Tempranillo, "deep in colour and flavour, with raspberry fruit appeal". Grilled or baked fish? La Carignano Chardonnay, "crisp, fresh and fruity". The relevant price band and country of origin also appear, making the wheel a surprisingly comprehensive shopping aid. It's free with a minimum purchase of two bottles.
M.D.