Chicken Cacciatore – food for the soul! One Master of Wine recommends pairing it with a spicy, fruity white like Gewurztraminer. We found superior options.
Leek & Potato Soup – Wine Pairing
Leek and Potato Soup: hearty and soulful, but with a subdued flavor profile. As such, it calls for a wine pairing that’s contrasting in style. Consider these 3 Chardonnays from 3 different countries.
Christmas Eve Dinner – Recipes & Wines
Looking for seafood recipes & wines for this Holiday Dinner? We’ve got your back.
Red Wines of New Zealand
Amazing topography, wonderful people and world-class wines. What’s not to like?
Radish & Fennel Salad – Wine Pairing
Might the French have it wrong? When to serve a salad, that is? Maybe. Here are our thoughts along with this refreshing salad recipe and wine pairing.
Lentil Soup with Smoked Ham – Wine Pairing
While the weather is still a bit cool, and before Spring is in full swing, we encourage you to give this soup a go. The Grenache wine pairing is a winning complement
Lobster Stew and Wine Pairing
An elegant starter for a special dinner, this first course excels when paired with an oaked, white Burgundy, and sidesteps any concerns about the troublesome preparation of live lobsters.
The Wines of Rioja
The better half of our wine trip to No. Spain focused on Rioja. Here are a few of the Bodegas we visited and the favorites tasted.
The Tapas Wine of Northern Spain
Txakoli has long been the wine of choice for tapas in Northern Spain. Two producers who have mastered the wine’s grape now set the standard of excellence.
Lamb Burgers and Wine Pairing
Spiced, minty Lamb Burgers will make you think again about beef, especially when paired with this Red Pepper condiment and wine from Portugal.
Sea Bass with Sauce Vierge – Wine Pairing
Serving fish this Holiday? Dress it up with this spectacular “sauce” and wine pairing.
Wines for Thanksgiving . . . on a budget
Our fifth year for recommending Thanksgiving wines. But this year the focus is on value. All the best for a great Thanksgiving!
Moroccan Baked White Fish – Wine Pairing
Up your white fish game with this Moroccan Chermoula marinade. The wine pairing from the Southern Rhone exemplifies just how food friendly these whites can be!
Pork Chops with Garlic & Beans – Wine Pairing
Riesling and Pork. Why not Pinot Noir or Beaujolais? In this case, it’s the carrots that serve as the bridge and makes this pairing spectacular! Check it out.
Salmon with Spiced Onions & Cranberries – Wine Pairing
Give the outdoor grill a rest. And save the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for other dishes. This superb, oven-roasted Salmon recipe pairs perfectly with Gewurztraminer.
Mushroom and Onion Soup – Red or White Wine?
This spectacular soup recipe demands wines with big, ripe fruit. Our pairings may surprise you!
Marinated Steak and Wine Pairing
Marinades not only tenderize, but can enrich the flavor of steak. This one delivers that and more: it entices you to pair it with the Mencia grape from Spain.
Chicken with Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Pancetta – Wine Pairing
Step-up from Margherita Pizza and Chianti to this easy skillet dinner paired with an outstanding Sicilian red wine. Mangia!
Sausages with Balsamic Glazed Onions & Red Grapes – Wine Pairing
Sweet Italian Sausages – one of the classic comfort foods. This recipe and wine pairing delivers more complexity, more deliciousness.
Pork with Apple & Onion – Wine Pairing
Sweet fruit and onions enliven pork tenderloin but it’s the luscious flavors of Gewürztraminer that makes this a winning pairing. Check it out.
Chicken Escabèche – Red or White Wine?
Escabèche means cooking meat or fish in a marinade of spices and vinegar. This tangy, spicy marinade drives the wine pairing. Here’s how it came down.
Curried Pea Soup – Rosé or White Wine?
Riesling and a Chilled Curried Soup – a great way to kick-off a summer BBQ party – as well as introducing your guests to a beautiful Dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes!
Cacio e Pepe – Red or White Wine?
Actually, Rosé won the day with this excellent pasta recipe, with a Cru Beaujolais from Fleurie a close second. Here’s how it came down . . .
Gazpacho with Spanish Wine Pairings
Spain’s rich gastronomic heritage serves up great summer pairings, like Gazpacho with white wine or dry Fino sherry – wines that elevate this excellent, blender-friendly recipe.
Crab Salad and a Languedoc Wine Pairing
This stunning salad soars when paired with this newfound (to us), luscious white wine from the Languedoc region of Southern France.
Chicken, Mushroom and Garlic Sauté – Red or White Wine?
Chicken, Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic is a trio that tops our comfort food list. But the earthy, mellow flavors call for restraint in the wine selection.
Broccoli Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette – Red or White Wine?
Not a broccoli lover? This recipe and wine pairing will crush that attitude and have you thinking of it as an acclaimed superfood.
Shrimp Marinara Wine Pairing . . . from Maremma Toscano
A red wine from Tuscany is surely the right pairing with Marinara sauce. But Tuscany is more than just Chianti. If you travel west of the Chianti region you land in Maremma Toscano. The wines there enrich the pairing. Here’s why.
Cioppino – Red or White Wine? #ItalianFWT
Cioppino, the Liguria-inspired seafood stew, reflects both the creativity and the ingredients the chef has on hand. This tomato-dominant version cries out for a red wine. We think Montepulciano d’Abruzzo responds best .