Renowned Sommelier and co-owner of Delicado Foods and Wines, Ben reviews wine to help show you the difference between varieties, how to match wine with food and what to drink when and where
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he reviews this crisp dry Pinot Grigio from Italy. Rocca Ventosa has produced this light to medium weight wine with a bit of fruit and lots of savoury flavours. Perfect with salads, antipasto, pizza and seafood. Salute!
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he tastes an archetypal crisp dry white, Pullus, Pinot Grigio from Slovenia. As a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, this wine tastes of cereals and fruit and is quite complex on the nose.
Made with a bit of heart and a relaxed attitude, this wine has character from day 1. Perfect with fresh seafood or poultry. Salute!
Join renowned sommelier, Ben Moechtar from Delicado Wines as he reviews this crisp and fruity Argentinian Semillon, from Ricardo Santos. Savoury on the nose, citrus and fresh….a perfect wine for seafood over summer. Salute!
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he reviews this tasty Pinot Gris. On the nose, this pinot gris from the Dr. Loosen Estate, has aromas of orchard fruits such as pears and apples. On the palette it has the hallmark pinot gris texture. Enjoy on a warm day with seafood, salad or white meats. Or try with pork and apple sauce. Salute!
Join renowned Sommelier Ben Moechtar and special guest Robert Wilson as they taste a cheeky Verdellho; Basa, Blanco 2009 and nibble on a delightful Spanish goats cheese called Garrotxa.
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he samples Chanson, Vire-Clesse 2009. Although the label doesn’t say it, this wine is a Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. A supple wine with structure that leaves you ready for another sip. More savoury than fruity great to drink with seafood or warm chicken. 3 – 4 years in the cellar means that whether you drink it now or in a couple of years, you’ll definitely enjoy it! Salute!
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar from Delicado Wines as he reviews this Spanish drop called Elefante. The Castilla Blanco 2010 tastes of orchard fruits such as pears and apples. It is an unoaked, simple, fresh young white and best tasted with seafood and perfect for a picnic! Salute!
“This motley white blend of macabeo, verdejo, viura and sauvignon blanc represents killer value.” Matt Skinner, Sunday Life Magazine, 24 Oct 2010
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar, from Delicado Wines as he reviews this new experimental wine, an Italian Pinot Grigio called La Vendetta. With It is hints of citrus this crisp white is more minerally than fruity and goes beautifully with meals such as Prawn Linguini or an antipasti of cold meats, olives and cheese. Salute!
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar, from Delicado Wines as he reviews this La Linda; Torrontes, 2008 from Bodega Luigi Bosca, Argentina. The wine tastes of exotic fruits, lychees and a whisper of spice. Made from a fresh hybrid grape, Torrontes is consumed beautifully with Asian cuisine or spicy foods and pairs really well with the Delicado garlic prawns! Salut!
Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar from Delicado Wines as he tastes this light Lauren Barth, Pinot D’Alsace. It tastes of orchard fruits, wet stones and clear crystal waters. Great to drink with gourmet pizza, smoked ham or boiled egg; simple foods that let the wine speak. We have all the Australian allocation for this wine – so make sure you check out the Facebook shop to grab yours! Salute!
Delicado Foods is a Spanish providore, wine bar & restaurant that has been created by a family devoted to Spanish food, wine & culture.
We offer a rare insight into modern & traditional Spanish gastronomy. Located in the heart of McMahons Point.