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Christmas Eve Dinner – Recipes & Wines

December 11, 2024 By Steven 10 Comments

Looking for seafood recipes & wines for this Holiday Dinner? We’ve got your back.

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Filed Under: Fish, Shellfish

Sea Bass with Sauce Vierge – Wine Pairing

December 15, 2022 By Steven 6 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

Moroccan Baked White Fish – Wine Pairing

August 24, 2022 By Steven 6 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

Salmon with Spiced Onions & Cranberries – Wine Pairing

November 28, 2021 By Steven 4 Comments

Give the outdoor grill a rest. And save the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for other dishes. This superb, oven-roasted Salmon recipe pairs perfectly with Gewurztraminer.

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Filed Under: Fish, Gewurztraminer, Salmon Tagged With: Gewürztraminer, Onions, Salmon

Croatia and Grgić Wines

November 5, 2018 By Steven 6 Comments

Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast:  Stunning vistas, ancient cities, unique wines and the freshest seafood simply prepared.  We thought this wine primer might be helpful when you go.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Croatian Wines, Fish, Shellfish Tagged With: Plavac Mali, Posip

Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce – Wine Pairing

March 13, 2017 By Steven 2 Comments

Fiano di Avellino and this retro sauce recipe make music together when paired with grilled Salmon. Check it out.

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Filed Under: Fish, Italian Whites, Pinot Noir, Sauces, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier Tagged With: Fiano di Avellino, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier

Salade Niçoise – Red or White Wine?

November 2, 2016 By Steven 4 Comments

Salade Niçoise – the Provençal salad of tuna, egg, potatoes and haricots verts. Surprisingly, the salad pairs with a number of varietals, but not without some cautions. Check it out.

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Filed Under: Burgundy, Fish, Italian Whites, Provence Wines, Salad Tagged With: Arneis, California Pinot Noir, red Burgundy, Rosé, Tuna

Chardonnay and Roasted Salmon with Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce

May 17, 2016 By Steven 4 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

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

Black Cod with Pea Sauce – Wine Pairing

February 16, 2016 By Steven 4 Comments

Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish – all great, but don’t you want to grill something else for a change? Try Black Cod . . . especially with this Pea Sauce from a great chef that may be new to you. While you’re at it, make room for Vouvray on your wine rack – a versatile, delicious white wine!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Fish, Sauces Tagged With: Black Cod, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray

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