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Venison and Nero d’Avola

November 9, 2015 By Steven 10 Comments

Farm-raised Venison Tenderloin – the healthier red meat – is a game-changer. No guilt. Serve it with Green Peppercorn Sauce and Sicily’s noble red wine, Nero d’Avola.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Gewurztraminer, Italian Reds, Soups, Syrah/Shiraz Tagged With: California Syrah, Gewürztraminer, Nero d'Avola, Pumpkin Soup, Venison Tenderloin

Riesling and Mardi Gras Gumbo

February 20, 2015 By Steven 2 Comments

This past Tuesday was Mardi Gras – a perfect opportunity for Shrimp Gumbo. I paired this great recipe with a German Riesling and a Beaujolais Morgon. Which was best? Take a look . . .

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Rice, Riesling, Sausage, Shellfish, Soups Tagged With: Beaujolais, Gumbo, Morgon, Riesling

Veronese Blend and Alaskan Song Minestrone

September 28, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

A hardy Minestrone can pair nicely with a number of Italian reds. But we thought this Veronese blend from Antinori struck the right chord.

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Filed Under: Italian Reds, Pork, Soups Tagged With: California Zinfandel, Minestrone, Valpolicella

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