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Tuscan Red Wine with Porchetta

December 20, 2017 By Steven 4 Comments

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!

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Filed Under: Italian Reds, Merlot, Pork, Sangiovese Tagged With: Porchetta

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta – Red or White Wine?

June 29, 2017 By Steven 4 Comments

When we discovered this recipe, we were amazed at how wine-friendly it was. While Chenin Blanc won us over, the flavors in this grilled salad also pair nicely with Rosé and lighter-styled Merlots. This is a summertime must-do.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Provence Wines, Vegetables Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Rosé

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