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Rhone Reds

Rhone Grenache and French Onion Soup

November 25, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

French Onion soup may be old school, but it’s given new life when paired with this Rhone blend from the Ventoux region of southern France.

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Filed Under: Rhone Reds, Soups Tagged With: French Onion Soup, Rhone Red

Grilled Chicken Thighs and “The Noble Wine”

January 17, 2016 By Steven 8 Comments

Elevate the status of chicken thighs by pairing it with mushrooms, tomatoes, pancetta . . . and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Tuscany’s friendly version of Sangiovese.

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Filed Under: Poultry, Rhone Reds, Sangiovese Tagged With: Chicken Thighs, Cote du Rhone, Mushrooms, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Vacqueyras and Mongolian Lamb Barbecue

November 16, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

Lamb has an affinity for spiced marinades. This dish is an excellent example of how good this can be, especially when grilled and paired with a Southern Rhone wine like Vacqueyras!

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Filed Under: Lamb, Rhone Reds Tagged With: Lamb Kabobs, Vacqueyras

Gigondas with Grilled Ribs & Peaches

July 11, 2013 By Steven Leave a Comment

Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs and Grilled Peaches – a memorable combination that should definitely be on your summer menu. A Gigondas from the South of France was a perfect match!

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Filed Under: Fruit, Grenache, Pork, Rhone Reds Tagged With: Country-Style Pork Ribs, Gigondas, Grilled Georgia Peaches, Sauteed Corn

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