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Lentil Soup with Smoked Ham – Wine Pairing

March 27, 2024 By Steven 10 Comments

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

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Filed Under: Grenache, Rhone Reds, Rhone Whites, Soups Tagged With: Grenache

Sausages with Balsamic Glazed Onions & Red Grapes – Wine Pairing

February 28, 2021 By Steven 6 Comments

Sweet Italian Sausages – one of the classic comfort foods. This recipe and wine pairing delivers more complexity, more deliciousness.

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Filed Under: Grenache, Pork, Sausage Tagged With: Grenache

Wines of Sardinia

July 17, 2018 By Steven 8 Comments

Sailing from Corsica to Sardinia, we encountered massive rock islands, pristine archipelago waters and, of course, excellent Sardinian wines & seafood.

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Filed Under: Carignan, Grenache, Vermentino/Rolle

Caprese Salad – Red or White Wine?

April 26, 2018 By Steven Leave a Comment

What a delicious way to enjoy the sweetness of summer tomatoes – a simple Caprese salad. But the pairing was not so simple. Here is what we discovered.

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Filed Under: Grenache, Salad, Vermentino/Rolle Tagged With: Garnacha, Tomatoes, Vermentino

Thanksgiving Wines 2016

November 18, 2016 By Steven 8 Comments

Have you selected your Thanksgiving wines yet? If not, perhaps this post will help. All the best for a safe and happy Holiday!

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Grenache, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Tagged With: Thanksgiving Wines

Chianti and Clove-Infused Pork & Black Bean Stew

September 12, 2014 By Steven 2 Comments

With summer now about over, are you ready to put aside the screw top wines and move on to heavier reds? But not quite ready for big Syrahs and Amarone? This recipe and wine pairing is just the ticket to get you on your way.

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Filed Under: Chianti, Grenache, Stews & Chili Tagged With: Chianti, Chili, Priorat, Tomatillos

Gigondas with Grilled Ribs & Peaches

July 11, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs and Grilled Peaches – a memorable combination that should definitely be on your summer menu. A Gigondas from the South of France was a perfect match!

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Filed Under: Fruit, Grenache, Pork, Rhone Reds Tagged With: Country-Style Pork Ribs, Gigondas, Grilled Georgia Peaches, Sauteed Corn

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