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Caramel Doughnut
Same principle with the sweetness but with that caramel flavour it will match with a late harvest Tokaji, I like the Keresztur Tokaji Late Harvest - Oak Aged which is priced at about £25-£30.
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Fried Latkes
Fatty foods work great with high acid white wines and those with residual sugar. Acid especially cuts through the fat and creates a great balance - and make sure to serve it well chilled.
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If you want a French wine, I’d go for the Domaine Joost de Villebois Pouilly Fume or the Domaine De Panquelaine Sancerre two great Sauvignon Blancs, both currently around the £30 mark with the Domain De Panquelaine having some of that residual sugar aromatic benefit.
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For a classic New Zealand the Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc at a slightly lower price point (£19.99 at time of writing.)
Another very strong option and also fun to bring out is a Cava Brut, same idea but with some refreshing bubbles:
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Memorias del Rambam Cava Brut is my go to for mid-range Cavas - see if you can find an offer - there are some interesting biscuit and pastry notes!
Elvi Cava Brut is refreshing, easy to drink and around the same price point.
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Fried Latkes and Salt Beef
If latkes and salt beef are your idea of a match made in heaven your go-to grape would be a Pinot Noir.
It’s a wine that has the benefit of some acidity but the lower tannins match a lovely slow-cooked brisket and will match the soft textures and salty flavours of the meat.
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For a reasonable bottle go for the Koenig Reserve which sits around the £20 – £25 price point. I tasted the 2019 vintage which was delicious.
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Chanukah Gelt
Parev all the way - unravel that gold coin wrapping to bite into some dark chocolate, sit back and sip on some Quinta Da Trovisca Ruby Port £24.99-£29.99. Port is a natural go to for dark chocolate both in texture and those deep red fruit flavours and syrupy feel work well. This would also work for a chocolate doughnut.
Cheeseboard
The story of Chanukah Yehudit (Judith) has inspired many of us to celebrate with a cheese board. There are plenty of excellent cheese and wine matches to try. Here are a few of my favourites:
Jacob will be hosting a dinner plus guided wine pairing of six wines on December 20 from 7.45pm at One Ashbourne, NW11 0AD.
Information on how to purchase your tickets here
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