Saturday Kitchen

Olly was back in the Saturday Kitchen studio this weekend, serving up delicious drinks for dishes by chefs Mandy Yin and Bryn Williams, for special guest Mark Gatiss’ food Heaven and Hell choices and pairing bold wine and brilliant cheeses. Here are his picks in case you missed them!

 

Bold wines paired with brilliant cheeses!

With Mozzarella, Olly pairs La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco, £9, Waitrose

With Feta, Olly pairs Muses Estate Wild Ferment Assyrtiko, from £17 from independent wine merchants including Beckford Bottle Shop

With Cheddar, Olly pairs Finest Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon, £11, Tesco

With Stilton, Olly pairs Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, £45, Ocado

For a cheese pairing all rounder, Olly recommends Blandy’s 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira, from £35, widely available online

 

Olly’s dish pairings….

With Bryn’s Sea bream, courgette, capers & basil with a citrus dressing, Olly picked The Best Block Series 005 Douro Godelho £12, Morrisons

With Mandy’s Glass noodle and prawn salad with spiced fried prawns, Olly poured Estevez Chilean Viognier, £5.99, Aldi

With Mark’s Heaven of Ox Cheek Genovese, Olly picked Tbilvino Saperavi 2023 from £11.50, Majestic

With Mark’s Hell of Beetroot and crab tart, Olly would have poured Catena Chardonnay 2023 from £13, Majestic


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