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Field blend food matches

Field blends are a new fun thing that is happening in parts of the wine industry. I’m a sucker for the new, and this process of harvesting a number of varieties of white grapes – in the case of Tipping Point Common Good, that’s chardonnay, pinot gris, gewurztraminer, and sauvignon blanc – then pressing them to make a delicious, interesting wine, is right up my street.

The way I see it, it takes all the nuances of each variety to make a special wine that has a real individual character.

It doesn’t take itself too seriously, and is to be enjoyed as an honest, reliable and satisfying drop. This field blend has good acid from the sauvignon blanc, is nicely rounded from the chardonnay and pinot gris, and the gewurztraminer adds a hint of sweetness.

I haven’t had much of a chance to taste and play around with dishes that could be good matches, so I’m going with gut instinct, which usually serves most people well. The main thing is to keep things relatively light.

Try these dishes with Tipping Point Common Good 2021 Marlborough Field Blend ■ Cheese puffs (often known as gougere, a French baked savoury choux pastry).

■ Ceviche flavoured with fennel (ground, roasted seeds and finely chopped bulb), fresh dill, lemon olive oil.

■ Clams with spaghetti, garlic, parsley, butter, and lemon juice and zest, with just a few chilli flakes to bring some heat.

■ A simple crayfish and iceberg salad with a creamy mayonnaisestyle dressing.

■ Cumin gouda and ham toasties.

■ Lemon, garlic and thyme, barbecued butterflied chicken, with a lemony orzo pasta salad with chopped parsley, basil, tarragon, and mint.

■ Goat’s cheese salad with bitter greens, apple and toasted walnuts.

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