Cheese, glorious gooey cheese, we are fondue you dearly, but you’d go down much better with a glass of Beaujolais – because cheese and wine, what’s a better pairing than that? That’s why Vagabond Birmingham is getting ready for winter with the ultimate indulgence, a cheese fondue with matching wine pairings.
Vagabond, which boasts over 100 wines for customers to self-pour by the glass at its Colmore Row wine bar, is ready to launch a new cheese fondue-sharing platter. Available to book from October 15, the brand-new winter sharer is a delicious blend of Alpine Swiss, Emmental, Raclette and Gruyère cheese – all made from traditional Alpine methods.
Ideal for two to three people to share, the fondue will be served with warm toasted baguette, new potatoes, cornichons and balsamic Borettane onions, for £20pp. Guests can also add portions of pigs in blankets (£8), Serrano ham (£6.50), or roasted mushrooms (£5). Guests can also pre-book upgrades to a glass of prosecco (£7) or English sparkling wine (£12), for the perfect cheese and wine get-together.
Vagabond’s Wine Buyer, Colin Thorne suggests pairing it with a white wine from Sainte Victoire in Provence from producer Château Grand Boise. He said:
This is a blast of freshness combining bay leaf, lemon zest and wild fennel scents with a taut and mouth-watering freshness. Probably better known as a partner with the Côte d’Azur seafood, this lean and mineral-tinged white will race through the creamy richness of a fondue just as well.
With hundreds of wines from across the world to choose from, the award-winning Vagabond team is on hand for all tastes. Other tips: The 2022 Cent Cinquante pairs well if you’re adding on a meaty side, or a 2021 cinsault from the South African producer Fram, if you’re opting to add on the roasted mushrooms. To learn more about Vagabon’s new fondue head here.