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Soups

Leek & Potato Soup – Wine Pairing

January 10, 2025 By Steven 9 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Italian Whites, Soups Tagged With: California Chardonnay, French Chardonnay, Leek & Potato Soup

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

Mushroom and Onion Soup – Red or White Wine?

November 7, 2021 By Steven 6 Comments

This spectacular soup recipe demands wines with big, ripe fruit. Our pairings may surprise you!

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Filed Under: Carignan, Rhone Whites, Soups Tagged With: Mushrooms

Curried Pea Soup – Rosé or White Wine?

September 6, 2020 By Steven 2 Comments

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!

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Filed Under: Riesling, Rose/Rosato, Soups Tagged With: Curried Pea Soup, Riesling

Gazpacho with Spanish Wine Pairings

August 5, 2020 By Steven 2 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Sherry, Soups, Spanish Whites Tagged With: Amontillado, Gazpacho, Godello, Sherry

Brodetto di Pesce – Wine Pairing

May 3, 2019 By Steven 15 Comments

This famed Seafood Soup from the Marche region of Italy begs for a suitable Italian wine pairing. But should it be a red or white wine?

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Filed Under: Italian Reds, Shellfish, Soups, Verdicchio

Chenin Blanc and Zucchini Basil Soup

January 18, 2018 By Steven 2 Comments

A superb starter sourced from an exceptional Venetian restaurant. And a Vouvray from Huet is the perfect partner. Check it out.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Soups Tagged With: Vouvray

Rosé and Chilled Tomato Soup with Tarragon Crème Fraiche

September 14, 2017 By Steven Leave a Comment

Grab the last of the summer tomatoes and transport yourself back to early August with this Chilled Soup. Served with either Rosé or Vermentino, this pairing illustrates the ability of food & wine, like music, to enliven memories of time and place.

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Filed Under: Provence Wines, Rose/Rosato, Soups, Vermentino/Rolle Tagged With: Rosé, Tomato Soup, Vermentino

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

Chenin Blanc and Asparagus Soup with Pancetta

January 1, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

With the onset of cold, wet weather, comfort foods command your attention. This excellent soup recipe will likely move to your go-to list, especially when paired with Chenin Blanc . . . a varietal that beat out some other likely candidates!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Soups Tagged With: Asparagus, California Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling

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