Chardonnay

Elgin Chardonnay typically exhibits higher acidity, crispness, and notes of green apple, citrus, and minerality. These characteristics make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes.

The key is to match the wine’s acidity and crispness with foods that either complement or benefit from these characteristics. Avoid overly heavy or spicy dishes that can overpower the subtle flavours of an Elgin Chardonnay.

Here are some of the best food pairings by theme, suggested by our members:

Well-Textured Fish
Turbot with classic sauce, Dover/Lemon Sole with shellfish sauce
Seafood
Most mild and sweet shellfish, including crayfish and prawns
Poultry
Roast chicken with butter and herbs like tarragon, chicken dishes
Creamy Dishes
Fish pie, truffle risotto
Cheeses
Soft rind cheeses like Brie and Camembert
Pastas and Salads
Creamy pastas, salads with anchovies

Elgin Pinot Noir is known for its vibrant acidity, lighter body, and complex flavours.

These characteristics make it one of the most versatile wines for pairing with a range of dishes. When doing the pairing, consider the wine’s balance of acidity, fruit, and earthiness. Avoid overly spicy or heavily flavoured dishes that could overwhelm the delicate nuances of the wine.

Here are some of the best food pairings for Elgin Pinot Noir suggested by our members:

Duck Dishes
Braised duck breast, seared duck breast with redcurrant sauce, duck breast with pomegranate-citrus glaze, Keralan duck curry, duck confit cassoulet
Meat and Vegetables
Slow-cooked meat, roasted/baked vegetables, rib eye, fillet, rump steak
Mushroom Dishes
Truffle pastas, mushroom dishes
Umami Dishes
Game, lamb, mild beef dishes, risotto, salmon
Vegetables and Lentils
Cooked greens, squash, fennel, lentils, onion, garlic
Cheeses
Mild, creamy cheeses

Pinot Noir

Syrah / Shiraz

The key to pairing food with Elgin Syrah is to balance the wine’s acidity and fruitiness with foods that either complement or enhance the wines characteristics.

Avoid overly delicate dishes that might be overshadowed by the wine’s bold flavours.

Lamb Dishes
Paprika-roasted leg of lamb, lamb shawarma, grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Beef Dishes
Roast topside of beef with mustard and Yorkshire pudding, steak au poivre
Sausages and Mash
Cumberland sausages with mash
Vegetarian Dishes
Grilled eggplant, wild mushroom risotto
Rich Casseroles
Oxtail, beef bourguignon
Barbecue Foods
Kudu fillet, fresh tuna, goose, duck, roast turkey with trimmings, game-birds with sauces
Spicy Foods
Chilli con carne, Indian shami kebab, Szechuan beef, beef in peanut-coconut-chilli sauce, teriyaki
Cheeses
Appenzeller, Tomme, mature Cheshire

The key to pairing food with Elgin Sauvignon Blanc is to match its high acidity and vibrant, fresh flavours with foods that either complement or benefit from these characteristics.

Avoid overly rich or heavy dishes that might overpower the wine’s delicate nuances.

Seafood
Ceviche, oysters, crayfish, shellfish, white fish (trout, cod, halibut)
Salads
Chicken salad, tomato-based dishes, citrus-infused dishes, salads with more acidity
Vegetarian Soups
Minestrone, tomato-based soups
Herb-Infused Dishes
Dishes with fresh herbs, salsa verde, herbal pesto, guacamole
Sharp Ingredients
Dishes with citrus juice, sour cream, dill, capers
Cheeses
Fresh cheeses like chèvre

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon

Elgin Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blends combine the crisp acidity and citrus notes of Sauvignon Blanc with the fuller body and richer texture of Sémillon.

These characteristics make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Avoid overly spicy or heavily flavoured dishes.

Here is a themed selection based on the members recommendations.

Seafood
Smoked haddock, battered prawns, seafood salads, stir-fried calamari
Poultry
Lightly smoked or grilled white meat, ratatouille, red or green pepper dishes
Risotto
Thai food
Especially Thai noodle salads
Other Dishes
Asparagus quiche, oysters on the half-shell
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