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Atul’s Curries of the World
Atul Kocchar
Gerard Bertrand
Saint Chinian, Syrah/Mourvèdre,
Absolute Press £20
Languedoc, France 2010 £11.99
Always a bit of an event, whenever uber-chef Atul
Kochhar launches something new. So it’s nice to know
that his latest cookery book, Atul’s Curries of the World,
is reason enough to celebrate as it’s a fine addition to
one’s book collection. The title says it all – with recipes
from around the globe encompassing different meats
such as lamb, beef, goat, duck and game, and even
vegetables are given a look in and brought to us in very
easy-to-replicate recipes. Good on you Mr Kochhar!
Owned by the vineyard’s namesake and ex-rugby
player, Gerard Bertrand is one of southern France’s
largest vineyards. This red blend is a part of the Saint
Chinian appellation, which has seen its reputation
improve drastically for warm and spicy reds in recent
decades. This wine’s colour is medium, rich garnet and
its nose offers berry jam and peppers. On the palate
it has a medium body, tickling tannins and subtle fruit.
Pair this tasty wine with mild lamb and game.
Jerusalem
Yotam Ottolenghi
Gerard Bertrand
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