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Poultry

Sake and Yakitori

September 4, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Fatigued from grilling chicken the same old way? And serving it with the same old white wine? Then it’s time to look to the way the Japanese grill chicken and what they drink with it!

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Filed Under: Poultry, Sake Tagged With: Grilled Chicken, Sake

Chardonnay and Chicken Supremes

February 5, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Cast aside your dietary concerns about cream sauces and try this recipe from Julia Child. This dish, and a beautiful Cali Chardonnay like the Patz & Hall, will make for an elegant dining experience.

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Poultry, Sauces, Vegetables Tagged With: California Chardonnay, Chicken, Steamed Rice

Turkey Day Trials

November 24, 2014 By Steven 2 Comments

My recommendation for a Thanksgiving wine? Don’t serve one, serve a variety!

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Filed Under: Poultry Tagged With: California Pinot Noir, Morgon, Pinot Gris, Zinfandel

Champagne and Buffalo Wings

May 4, 2014 By Steven Leave a Comment

“You serve beer with wings! Everybody knows that!” Not so fast, Buffalo Bill. Champagne can be a great option . . . depending on the hot sauce. Check it out.

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Filed Under: Beer, Champagne/Sparkling, Poultry Tagged With: Beer, Champagne, Chicken Wings

Coq Au Vin Wine Pairing

April 1, 2014 By Steven 4 Comments

Elevate the humble chicken and serve Coq Au Vin. Julia Childs will show you the way. And pairing this with a beautiful Pinot Noir from California will illustrate why this is a classic combination.

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Filed Under: Pinot Noir, Poultry Tagged With: California Pinot Noir, Chicken

Chicken Scarpariello and Wine Pairing

December 15, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

Vinegared peppers and the hot Italian sausage amp up the flavor profile of this excellent chicken dish. Chenin Blanc crushed Verdicchio and Riesling Spätlese in this throw-down.

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Filed Under: Chenin Blanc, Poultry Tagged With: Chenin Blanc, Chicken, Hot Cherry Peppers, Riesling, Verdicchio

Duck Breast and a Cult Pinot Smack-Down

November 2, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

A cult, California Pinot Noir gets smacked down by a Rioja Crianza? Yes, you read that correctly. How? It’s all about the sauce!

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Filed Under: Pinot Noir, Poultry, Rioja, Sauces Tagged With: California Pinot Noir, Duck Breast, Potatoes, Rioja

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