Everyone seems to enjoy Leek and Potato Soup: hearty and soulful, but with a subdued flavor profile. As such, it calls for a wine pairing that’s contrasting in style. Select Cali Chardonnays and White Burgundies deliver on that.
Holiday Wines 2016
‘Tis the season to recommend wines for the Holidays. We believe this post is “more complete” than the recommendations provided by your local newspaper or wine merchant.
Assyrtiko and Warm Artichoke Salad
Assyrtiko, assertively dry and lemony, is a white wine that can stand up to the pairing challenge of the artichoke. Here’s a way to ease into this pairing and experience this great, Greek grape.
Rhone Grenache and French Onion Soup
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.
Thanksgiving Wines 2016
Have you selected your Thanksgiving wines yet? If not, perhaps this post will help. All the best for a safe and happy Holiday!
Salade Niçoise – Red or White Wine?
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.
Franciacorta on Lake Como
Franciacorta, Italy’s great sparkling wine, is a versatile pairing partner. Especially when it is enjoyed in its backyard – the shores of beautiful Lake Como!
Bordeaux and Lamb Chops with Roasted Garlic-Mint Sauce
Seldom do the words in a recipe title point you to a wine pairing. This post is a great example of how this works. Check it out.
Smoked Brisket Wine Pairing
There’s no better definition of Texas BBQ than a smoked brisket. Succulent, tender and smoky. We like to pair this with an aged Shiraz rather than Zinfandel. Here’s why.
Shrimp Scampi Wine Pairing
Summer means lighter wines, lighter fare and fast preparations. Vermentino and Shrimp Scampi deliver all of that. Check out the details in this post.