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Pork Chops with Garlic & Beans – Wine Pairing

February 14, 2022 By Steven 3 Comments

Riesling and Pork. Why not Pinot Noir or Beaujolais? In this case, it’s the carrots that serve as the bridge and makes this pairing spectacular! Check it out.

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Filed Under: Pasta/Rice/Beans, Pork, Riesling Tagged With: Beans, Pork Chops, Riesling

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

Chicken with Orange & Star Anise Wine Pairing

April 17, 2018 By Steven 3 Comments

Somms tout Riesling as one of the great whites of the wine world, so why don’t more wine drinkers embrace it? We posit that drinkers are drinking and not pairing. It’s food that brings out the best in Riesling.

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Filed Under: Poultry, Riesling, Sauces Tagged With: Chicken, Riesling

Spicy Chicken Pimientos – Wine Pairing

March 5, 2016 By Steven 6 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Poultry, Riesling, Sauces Tagged With: Chicken, Riesling

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

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

Chicken Scarpariello and Wine Pairing

December 15, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

Vinegared peppers and the hot Italian sausage amp up the flavor profile of this excellent chicken dish. Chenin Blanc crushed Verdicchio and Riesling Spätlese in this throw-down.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Poultry Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Chicken, Hot Cherry Peppers, Riesling, Verdicchio

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