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Know Your Cork: Ideal Wine’s Guide to Understanding How Wine Corks Work
Put simply, wine corks are the most popular stopper method for a bottle of wine. There are even many wine enthusiasts out there who claim
Can You Pair Wine with Sushi?
When you think of sushi, you may not always think of wine as the natural pairing. Yet, it can work amazingly well – if you
The Best Wines For Barbecue Season
Spring is officially upon us. This means one thing – it’s the start of barbecue season. Okay, so it will be when the rain stops,
Livening Up Brunch with The Perfect Bottle of Wine
Brunch has something for everyone. This mid-morning meal is now growing in popularity as an indulgent treat – and we’re here for it! From sweet
What Wine Should You Serve at Easter Lunch?
With Easter coming up soon – this year it falls on Sunday 1 April – it’s time to get ready for your Easter lunch. This
Perfect Pairings: Irish Food and Wine
Guinness, Irish Cream and Whiskey are all synonymous with St Patrick’s Day celebrations, but what if you still want to celebrate, but prefer to drink
The Perfect Wine for Toasting Your Fabulous Mum This Mother’s Day!
We don’t need an excuse to celebrate mums, but this Mother’s Day brings the perfect opportunity to make them feel special. Ideal Wine Company have
Love lasagna? Here’s how to pair different wines with different varieties of lasagna
Lasagna, the great Italian comfort food, is always a crowd pleaser. The layers of pasta, meat and sauce always go down well. But did you
Understanding Wine Vintages and Why They Matter to You
Wine can be dramatically affected by its vintage. The same grapes from the same vineyard take on distinctively different characteristics depending on the year they
Find your perfect burger wine pairing!
Burgers are so versatile, making them one of the most popular meals for many of us and because they are so versatile there are so
Top Tips for Serving Wine with Red Meat
As a general rule, most of us accept that red meat works best with red wine. As red wines are usually heavier in body and
Alternative Ways to Pair Champagne and Food
We all know the classic pairings for Champagne. From caviar to oysters, these traditional options are tried and tested delights. But why not try something