Clare Smyth
Fish and ‘chip’ Dover sole with lobster and fried capers
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Showerings Triple Vintage, Somerset : Available Online, From £4.50
Showerings Triple Vintage from Somerset pours a luminous amber-gold, with a gentle fizz that brings an elegant refinement. The nose greets you with mellow bittersweet aromas—ripe red apple framed by cedarwood and a hint of toffee—while a subtle hazelnut nuttiness weaves through. On the palate, it’s dry yet rounded, with a refined texture and light acidity that softens into warm apricot and vanilla-like nuances—thanks to its cool, slow fermentation and multi-vintage blending . A faint smokiness underpins the finish, giving depth, and a savoury red-apple echo lingers, akin to a fine wine’s complexity . At around £4.50 per 375 ml (based on standard online pricing), this 6.8 % ABV cider delivers luxury-worthy sophistication in every sip.
Gennaro Contaldo
Asparagus carbonara
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Definition Bacchus, England, 2023 : Majestic, From £16
Definition Bacchus 2023 from England pours a delicate pale lemon hue and unfolds on the nose with elegant elderflower, subtle honeysuckle, and a whisper of citrus zest. On the palate, it’s crisp and refined, delivering lively green apple and lemon‑zest flavors, lifted by gentle floral notes and a hint of black pepper that adds subtle complexity. The touch of Chardonnay in the blend gives it a smooth, rounded texture, while a clean, refreshing finish makes it a fabulously versatile wine—wonderful with oysters, light seafood, summer salads, or even a spicy curry. At around £16–£17 per bottle, it’s a polished, quintessential expression of English Bacchus that balances finesse and vibrancy in a single sip.
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Paul A Young
Matt Tebbutt
Matcha smoked chicken breast with green curry sauce
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Crodino : Sainsbury’s, £8 for four
Golden orange in the glass, Crodino is a sparkling non-alcoholic aperitivo with a bitter kick that’s Italian to the core. The nose is bright citrus—orange zest—and herbal spice with a hint of vanilla sweetness. On the palate its crisp effervescence brings forward a bitter-sweet orange and quinine-like root notes, with warm undertones of cardamom, clove, coriander and nutmeg . The finish is long and sophisticated leaving behind citrus and woody spice nuances. At Sainsbury’s a four-pack is £8. A easy indulgence to enjoy over ice or as a non-alcoholic spritz.
SATURDAY KITCHEN RECIPE FAVOURITES
Roasted tomato tarte tatin with soft goats’ cheese
Flourless chocolate fondants with a caramel centre
