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Red Wines of New Zealand

November 22, 2024 By Steven 8 Comments

Amazing topography, wonderful people and world-class wines. What’s not to like?

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Filed Under: New Zealand Wines

Radish & Fennel Salad – Wine Pairing

June 9, 2024 By Steven 9 Comments

Might the French have it wrong? When to serve a salad, that is? Maybe. Here are our thoughts along with this refreshing salad recipe and wine pairing.

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Filed Under: Gewurztraminer, Salad Tagged With: Fennel, Gewürztraminer, Radishes

Lentil Soup with Smoked Ham – Wine Pairing

March 27, 2024 By Steven 12 Comments

While the weather is still a bit cool, and before Spring is in full swing, we encourage you to give this soup a go. The Grenache wine pairing is a winning complement

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Filed Under: Grenache, Rhone Reds, Rhone Whites, Soups Tagged With: Grenache

Lobster Stew and Wine Pairing

June 2, 2023 By Steven 9 Comments

An elegant starter for a special dinner, this first course excels when paired with an oaked, white Burgundy, and sidesteps any concerns about the troublesome preparation of live lobsters.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Shellfish Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Lobster, Oaked Chardonnay, white Burgundy

The Wines of Rioja

May 29, 2023 By Steven 7 Comments

The better half of our wine trip to No. Spain focused on Rioja. Here are a few of the Bodegas we visited and the favorites tasted.

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Filed Under: Rioja, Spanish Reds, Spanish Whites Tagged With: Cava, Rioja

The Tapas Wine of Northern Spain

May 24, 2023 By Steven 6 Comments

Txakoli has long been the wine of choice for tapas in Northern Spain. Two producers who have mastered the wine’s grape now set the standard of excellence.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Spanish Whites

Lamb Burgers and Wine Pairing

January 3, 2023 By Steven 10 Comments

Spiced, minty Lamb Burgers will make you think again about beef, especially when paired with this Red Pepper condiment and wine from Portugal.

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Filed Under: Lamb, Portuguese Reds Tagged With: Alicante Bouschet, Lamb Burgers, Red Pepper Paste

Sea Bass with Sauce Vierge – Wine Pairing

December 15, 2022 By Steven 8 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

Wines for Thanksgiving . . . on a budget

November 22, 2022 By Steven 5 Comments

Our fifth year for recommending Thanksgiving wines. But this year the focus is on value. All the best for a great Thanksgiving!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rose/Rosato, Zinfandel

Moroccan Baked White Fish – Wine Pairing

August 24, 2022 By Steven 7 Comments

Up your white fish game with this Moroccan Chermoula marinade. The wine pairing from the Southern Rhone exemplifies just how food friendly these whites can be!

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Filed Under: Fish, Marinades, Rhone Whites Tagged With: Cotes du Rhone, Marinades

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