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Sea Bass with Sauce Vierge – Wine Pairing

December 15, 2022 By Steven 5 Comments

Serving fish this Holiday? Dress it up with this spectacular “sauce” and wine pairing.

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Fish, Rhone Whites, Sauces Tagged With: Beaujolais, Sea Bass, White Rhones

Nebbiolo and Lobster Linguini with Truffles

June 22, 2016 By Steven 9 Comments

So you like Nebbiolo from Barolo and Barbaresco, but never tried Nebbiolo from Gattinara??? This pairing will convince you to do so.

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Filed Under: Nebbiolo, Restaurant Recommendations, Shellfish Tagged With: Gattinara, Lobster, Truffles

Chardonnay and Roasted Salmon with Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce

May 17, 2016 By Steven 5 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Fish, Italian Whites, Pinot Grigio/Gris Tagged With: Anchovy, California Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Salmon, Verdicchio

Hermitage and The Royal Rib

May 5, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

Monumental wines and a killer Short Rib recipe fit for Royalty. What are you waiting for?

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Syrah/Shiraz, Valpolicella/Amarone Tagged With: Hermitage, Risotto, Short Ribs

Provençal Wines and Les Farcis

April 21, 2016 By Steven 8 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Provence Wines, Vegetables Tagged With: Bandol, Les Farcis, Rosé

Sauvignon Blanc and Seared Scallops

March 28, 2016 By Steven 6 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Fish, Sauces, Sauvignon Blanc Tagged With: Sauvignon Blanc, Scallops

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

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

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

Holiday Wines for 2015

December 10, 2015 By Steven 4 Comments

The Holidays are nearing, so I thought I’d share with you my recommendations for your special dinners this Season. Cheers!!!

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Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne/Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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