Seldom do the words in a recipe title point you to a wine pairing. This post is a great example of how this works. Check it out.
Smoked Brisket Wine Pairing
There’s no better definition of Texas BBQ than a smoked brisket. Succulent, tender and smoky. We like to pair this with an aged Shiraz rather than Zinfandel. Here’s why.
Shrimp Scampi Wine Pairing
Summer means lighter wines, lighter fare and fast preparations. Vermentino and Shrimp Scampi deliver all of that. Check out the details in this post.
Nebbiolo and Lobster Linguini with Truffles
So you like Nebbiolo from Barolo and Barbaresco, but never tried Nebbiolo from Gattinara??? This pairing will convince you to do so.
The Parade of Rosés
The wine world is awash with Rosé, Rosato (Italy) and Rosado (Portugal and Spanish-speaking countries). How do we make sense of this bounty of riches???
Chardonnay and Roasted Salmon with Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce
With dominant flavors such as anchovy, garlic and capers in this killer sauce, what’s the right pairing: Pinot Gris, Verdicchio or Chardonnay??? Tune in.
Hermitage and The Royal Rib
Monumental wines and a killer Short Rib recipe fit for Royalty. What are you waiting for?
Provençal Wines and Les Farcis
Join us on a short tour of some of the noteworthy wines of the South of France . . . and a dish called Les Farcis. Yes, St-Tropez and le Lavandou are beautiful, but this food and wine pairing is the Provence that resonates with us.
Sauvignon Blanc and Seared Scallops
Focusing on the oak treatment of Sauvignon Blancs, we call out those Cali wines better suited for food from those that are patio-sippers. Seared Sea Scallops with Grapefruit Beurre Blanc makes for a beautiful pairing.
Spicy Chicken Pimientos – Wine Pairing
Spicy chicken dishes are world staples. Nearly every culture has them. But if you want to move beyond beer as a beverage for these dishes, you’ve got to explore the landscape of Rieslings.