It happened to me once at a bowling center. I was bowling in a league, and felt like having a glass of wine. So I walked up to the bar and ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The bartender opened…
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The Perfect Wines for Slow-Cooker Meatballs
With much of the country in a deep freeze over much of the winter, Crock-Pots and other slow cookers have been popular choices for cooking tasty, wine-friendly meals. This dish is a perfect pairing partner for Chianti or any Sangiovese-based…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel, Chianti, Sangiovese, winter weekend meatballs
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Best Wines to Pair With Pizza
A reliable source informs me that the two busiest days of the year for pizza parlors are Super Bowl Sunday and Halloween. The second one surprised me just a bit, although it makes perfect sense. Who has time to cook…
The Best Wine to Serve With Spaghetti and a Tomato-Based Sauce
When you were learning how to cook, what was one of the first dishes you perfected? Spaghetti, right? It makes sense, since preparing spaghetti is, basically, an extension of learning how to boil water, as we begin by cooking the…
Tagged with: Chianti, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, wine and tomato sauce
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
