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Gewürztraminer and Risotto with Asparagus & Smoked Trout

June 14, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Risotto makes a great first course, with smoked trout adding salty complexity and asparagus adding color and crunch. The dish calls for a dry, but fruity white wine. Check out my notes on Gewürztraminer and Muscadet, wines you need to get to know!

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Filed Under: Fish, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Rice, Vegetables Tagged With: Gewürztraminer, Muscadet, Phillips Hill, Risotto, Smoked Fish

Riesling and Mardi Gras Gumbo

February 20, 2015 By Steven 2 Comments

This past Tuesday was Mardi Gras – a perfect opportunity for Shrimp Gumbo. I paired this great recipe with a German Riesling and a Beaujolais Morgon. Which was best? Take a look . . .

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Rice, Riesling, Sausage, Shellfish, Soups Tagged With: Beaujolais, Gumbo, Morgon, Riesling

Rioja and Valencian Paella

November 23, 2013 By Steven 2 Comments

Valencian-style Paella, where meat is used instead of seafood, presents itself as a colorful blanket of yellow-golden rice redolent of savory saffron and spicy chorizo. . . the perfect pairing for Rioja!

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Filed Under: Rice, Rioja Tagged With: Chicken, Chorizo, Paella, Rioja

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