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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

Holiday Wines 2018

December 15, 2018 By Steven 2 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rhone Reds, Riesling Tagged With: Holiday Wines

Holiday Wines 2016

December 17, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

‘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.

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Filed Under: Bordeaux Red/White, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rhone Reds, Riesling

Rhone Grenache and French Onion Soup

November 25, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

French Onion soup may be old school, but it’s given new life when paired with this Rhone blend from the Ventoux region of southern France.

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Filed Under: Rhone Reds, Soups Tagged With: French Onion Soup, Rhone Red

Grilled Chicken Thighs and “The Noble Wine”

January 17, 2016 By Steven 6 Comments

Elevate the status of chicken thighs by pairing it with mushrooms, tomatoes, pancetta . . . and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Tuscany’s friendly version of Sangiovese.

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Filed Under: Poultry, Rhone Reds, Sangiovese Tagged With: Chicken Thighs, Cote du Rhone, Mushrooms, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vacqueyras and Mongolian Lamb Barbecue

November 16, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

Lamb has an affinity for spiced marinades. This dish is an excellent example of how good this can be, especially when grilled and paired with a Southern Rhone wine like Vacqueyras!

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Filed Under: Lamb, Rhone Reds Tagged With: Lamb Kabobs, Vacqueyras

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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