Paul Ainsworth
Chicken lasagne with garlic dough balls
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Luis Felipe Edwards Roussanne-Marsanne, Chile, 2024: Tesco, £10
Luis Felipe Edwards Roussanne-Marsanne is a vibrant Chilean blend from Colchagua Valley, offering complex aromas of peach, pineapple, honey, floral and nutty notes, with touches of caramel from oak aging; on the palate, spicy pear and voluptuous body from Roussanne meet fresh, honeyed, and bright floral notes of Marsanne, leading to a well-balanced wine with elegant acidity and persistent length that pairs beautifully with seafood, white meats, spicy Asian cuisine, and cheeses
Donal Skehan
Saltimbocca with borlotti beans
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Specially Selected Cigales Rosado, Spain, 2024: Aldi, £8.99
Specially Selected Cigales Rosado, Spain, 2024 is a fresh and expressive rosé from the Cigales region made from Tempranillo, Verdejo, and Garnacha grapes, offering aromas of white flowers, red berries, and subtle spice; its delicate cherry-pink color and crisp 12.5% ABV are matched by a palate balancing juicy red fruit, floral notes, and bright acidity, making it a great pairing for seafood and tapas
Carmen O’Neal
Matt Tebbutt
Thai-style fish curry
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Waimea Pinot Gris, New Zealand, 2024: Majestic, From £10.50
Waimea Pinot Gris 2024 from Nelson, New Zealand, is a vibrant and aromatic white wine known for enticing notes of green pear, quince, and floral spice on the nose, with flavors of ripe orchard fruit, peaches, and hints of exotic spice and lemon curd on the palate; it balances rich, textured weight with refreshing acidity and subtle minerality, finishing with a silky, long, and delicately spicy character—ideal paired with Asian cuisine, seafood, or enjoyed on its own well-chilled.
Aubergine, olive and apricot tagine
🍷 Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
The Gathering Storm Red, Spain, 2023: Majestic, From £7
The Gathering Storm Red, Spain, 2023 is a bright ruby Tempranillo from La Mancha produced by Felix Solis, featuring soft, harmonious acidity, and a long finish with intense aromas of dark fruit, plum, and a hint of liquorice; light in body with fresh strawberry and delicate red fruit on the palate, it is best enjoyed with beef, veal, or cheeses and represents strong value at its modest price point
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPE FAVOURITES
Salmon tikka, lemon rice and kachumber salad
Chicken gyros with tzatziki and chips
