Continuing our look at some wines with their recommended travelling companions!
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St Emilion
Visit this little hill town, browse the wine shops in the cobbled streets and you'll always want to drink the wine for the memories it will trigger. It is a very consistent, powerful claret that can be magnificent, and is usually good.
St Emilion 1999
Chateau La Rose Brisson, St Emilion Grand Cru 1998
Cheese choice: Vignotte | 
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| Fino Sherry
At its best, this sherry is crisp and almondy, with the subtle sweetness perfect for cheese. Best drunk young - don't buy it to keep for long and, once opened, drink immediately. You can drink it chilled as an aperitif.
Fino Hidalgo
Fino Inocente Valdespino
Cheese choice: Reblochon |
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| Alsace Gewurztraminer
This wine is produced all over the world, but it is at the northern limits of winemaking, in Alsace, that it seems to be at its best. The climate seems to add a sweet, spicy aroma and flavour - you may recognise cinnamon and nutmeg. The Alsace versions are usually powerful and often beautifully dry. Search for an off-dry example to complement the cheese.
Alsace Gewurztraminer, 1999
Gewurztraminer Tradition Hugel 1997
Cheese choice: Livarot |
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| Australian Semillon/Chardonnay
Classic blend that adds to the citrus aroma and flavour of the Chardonnay grape on its own. One of the wines that has won Australia its reputation for good quality at great prices. Producers right across the country continue to develop and improve this excellent white.
Semillon/Chardonnay 2000, Hardy's Stamp
Semillon/Chardonnay Tatachilla 2000
Cheese choice: Pont l'Eveque |
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| New Zealand Pinot Noir
The cooler climate is perfect for the Pinot Noir grape, which is best known for being the principal grape used in red Burgundy. New Zealand prices are usually much lower than the best French versions. Pinot Noir is grown less successfully in Australia and California, with Chile catching up fast.
Montana Marlborough Pinot Noir 1999
Cheese choice: Coulommiers |
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