Vegan Drinks!
In this week’s WEEKEND magazine, Olly pairs vegan-friendly drinks for delicious meat-free, vegan meals.
Butter 'Chicken' (well, actually tofu) curry
Olly’s wine pairing: Stellenrust Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2022 (13%) £12, M&S
With well-judged oak and refreshing complexity, this is a reminder of how scrumptious chardonnay can be – especially with a mild yet spicy curry.
One-pan brunch veg medley
Olly’s wine pairing: Whistler Wines ‘Dry As A Bone’ Barossa Valley Rosé 2022 (11.8%) £16, thewinesociety.com
I bought a case of this juicy and deliciously fruity Aussie rosé. As intense as a strawberry powered by sunbeams, it has enough welly for all the veggies in this marvellous medley.
'Chuna' Sandwich
Olly’s wine pairing: Mimo Moutinho Portuguese Avesso 2022 (12.5%) £6.99, Aldi
As vibrant as crunchy apples glistening with sea spray, this is stunning value for a hidden gem from verdant northern Portugal – a delightfully spritzy zinger to sip with your sandwich.
One-pot BBQ Mushroom Rice Bowl
Olly’s wine pairing: Small Beer Lager (350ml, 2.1%) £2.20, Waitrose
Clever brewing keeps the alcohol low without skimping on flavour. This is fabulous paired with a mushroom rice bowl and handy for moderating your booze intake too.
One-pan Cookie
Olly’s wine pairing: La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé (11%) £10, reduced to £9 until Tuesday, Morrisons
A simple, summery, fruity fizz like this pink prosecco goes beautifully with a cookie – and is especially appealing when it’s on offer! Pop a bottle for a surefire crowd-pleaser at your next get-together.
