Serving fish this Holiday? Dress it up with this spectacular “sauce” and wine pairing.
Chicken with Orange & Star Anise Wine Pairing
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.
Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage Wine Pairing
Cabernet Franc, both parent and step-child to Cabernet Sauvignon, “needs more cowbell”. We think the pathway to greater acceptance is through great food-pairings that allow this grape to showcase its versatility. We served up two in the past; here’s another great one.
Chenin Blanc and Zucchini Basil Soup
A superb starter sourced from an exceptional Venetian restaurant. And a Vouvray from Huet is the perfect partner. Check it out.
Tuscan Red Wine with Porchetta
Porchetta – the street food of Central Italy. The wine pairing is all about the Porchetta spices and the condiments of choice. But the wines of Central Italy remain your best options. Mangia!
Umbria and the Wines of Paolo Bea
When touring Umbria, Italy, one cannot help but be impressed by the warmth of the people, the Etruscan/Roman heritage and the wines made from their Sagrantino grape. Our visit to the winery of Paolo Bea in Montefalco was the defining tasting for us.
Amarone with Tomato, Stone Fruit and Mozzarella Salad
Amarone with cheese after dinner? Sure . . . you’ve been down that road. We suggest you consider adding stone fruit, tomatoes and pistachio vinaigrette for a more exciting finale. This post will show you the way.
Rosé and Chilled Tomato Soup with Tarragon Crème Fraiche
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.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Grand Cru Wine Pairings
Dinners aboard The Amaryllis were brilliant, showcasing the Grands Crus to bring out their full potential. Check out some of our favorite pairings.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Grands Crus
We tasted white and red Burgundies from all 32 Grands Cru vineyards over the course of 6 dinners. They forced me to do it.