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.
Chardonnay
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.
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!
Smoked Trout Dip – Sparkling or Still Wine?
“Resistance is futile!” That’s what you’ll sense when you sample this stunning appetizer . . . especially when paired with any of these outstanding wines.
Holiday Wines 2018
Many Holiday wine recommendations fail to advise you of food pairings and may list wines that you can’t find in wine stores. You deserve better, and we happily accept the challenge. Here are our best ideas.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Grand Cru Wine Pairings
Dinners aboard The Amaryllis were brilliant, showcasing the Grands Crus to bring out their full potential. Check out some of our favorite pairings.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Grands Crus
We tasted white and red Burgundies from all 32 Grands Cru vineyards over the course of 6 dinners. They forced me to do it.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Amaryllis
This is the first of several posts documenting our Grand Cru Burgundy barge cruise, an unforgettable experience that should be on every Burgundy-lover’s bucket list. First up . . . the barge and our itinerary.
Sancerre at Mr. G’s Restaurant
The wine pairings we enjoyed at Mr. G’s illustrate the flexibility of Sancerre and Chardonnay with different foods. Here’s how it came down.
Holiday Wines 2016
‘Tis the season to recommend wines for the Holidays. We believe this post is “more complete” than the recommendations provided by your local newspaper or wine merchant.