Pieminister™

A Match Made in Heaven

We often talk about 'pies and pints' but a pieminister pie with a good glass of wine tastes great too.

Together with wine experts Hatch Mansfield we've paired our pies with some very fine wines indeed, creating six tempting combinations for you to try.

Try...

matador pie

(free range British beef steak, chorizo, olives, tomato, sherry and butter beans)

with Cune Crianza 2007

(RRP* £8.99 from Majestic) Following 12 months in American oak this vibrant wine offers fresh, juicy red berry aromas with hints of vanilla and balsamic spice. The combination of fruit and spice flavours marry very well with the full falvours of steak and chorizo in the pan.

chicken of aragon pie

(free range British chicken, smoky bacon, roast garlic, vermouth and fresh tarragon)

with Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2010

(RRP* £9.99, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco, Majestic, Budgens, Wine Rack and other independent specialists) This crisp, elegant Marlborough Sauvignon Balnc is full of aromas and flavours of ripe gooseberry, passion fruit and lime which cut through the rich creamy chicken and pastry to make a perfect combination.
You can buy this pie and wine together at Sainsbury's

heidi pie

(Somerset's goats' cheese with spinach, sweet potato, red onion and roasted garlic)

With Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2009

(RRP* £8.99 Waitrose and Tesco) A deliciously fresh, perfumed red wine with appealing aromas and flavours of juicy cherries and raspberries. The juicy fruitiness of this wine works perfectly with the goats' cheese.

kate & wills pie

(a commemorative Royal Wedding pie made with British beef, wine, bacon, pearl onions and a dash of brandy)

with Errazuriz Pinot Noir 2009

(RRP* £8.69 Majestic) A juicy, elegant wine full of fresh raspberries and cherries with subtle touches of smoke and tobacco that marry beautifully with this rich 'royal' pie.

henny penny pie

(free range British chicken, mushrooms, white wine, cream and herbs)

with Vidal Chardonnay 2009

(RRP* £9.99 Oddbins, House of Wine, Every Wine and other independent specialists) This elegant, fruit-driven Hawkes Bay Chardonnay combines aromas of citrus and stone-fruits with subtle oak and a creamy finish. Fresh and well-balanced, it contrasts beautifully with the rich flavours in the pie.

shamrock pie

(British beef steak, famous Irish stout and rich gravy)

with Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz 2009

(RRP* £7.99, Booths, Tanners Wines, Les Cabes de Patron, Ellies Cellar, Every Wine and other independent specialists) Dominated by aromas of red berry fruits and subtle blueberry with a touch of sweet vanilla and chocolate. This full-bodied shiraz has a soft tannin structure and well integrated acidity to balance the sweeter aspects of the wine. Add some mash to the pie and you have a perfect hearty combination with this wine.


* the RRP given for each wine is a guide price given to retailers by Hatch Mansfield, however prices may vary from retailer to retailer as each chooses their own individual pricing