Lamb ragout with pappardelle

You’ll need a richer white with the risoni to stand up to its buttery, cheesy depth. A fuller-style Chardonnay or Fiano would be perfect. We suggest Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards Fiano 2016 , which has a rich, creamy palate and a savoury nutty layer adding a delicious umami factor that pairs perfectly with this dish.

For three generations, our family has crafted great Australian wines in the Clare Valley , South Australia. At Taylors , we understand that truly great wines are made in the vineyard and that the art of fine winemaking is to respect and capture the essence of the vineyard site and to highlight the unique varietal expression of each grape variety. Cabernet is a classic variety grown in the Clare and our TWP range gives our winemakers the opportunity to experiment a bit with the winemaking process. The 2015 TWP Cabernet Sauvignon is a great balance between classic Cabernet flavours with some unique differences that make it a ‘knock out’ wine. It’s powerful and concentrated in flavour, but equally refined and elegant. The classic pairing for Cabernet is rich, flavoursome lamb, and for good reason! The texture of lamb pairs beautifully with the complex tannins and fruit flavours of a Cabernet, it’s a pretty special pairing. If there’s anything besides wine that the Clare Valley does well, it’s lamb and if there’s one type of lamb dish that pairs well with this wine, it’s a barbequed leg of lamb dressed with a rosemary rub.

White, Rosé or Red? It doesn’t matter, as this dish is so versatile when it comes to matching with wine. We couldn’t go past the Pizzini Nonna Gisella Sangiovese 2016 – medium weight with a vibrant core of red berry fruit and savoury tannin drive, this is another excellent food pairing wine.