Pairing Shepherd's Pie correctly — a note on a glass of claret with Sunday roast

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Shepherd's Pie. I ordered it with a glass of claret with Sunday roast and the rich and savoury elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. mature Cheddar in particular became more prominent in a good way.

pub food culture has undergone a renaissance in the gastropub era. The a Sunday pub lunch is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Shepherd's Pie with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.