Don’t let anyone tell you differently: You can’t host a classy barbecue for neighbors, co-workers, family and/or friends without wine. Yes, BBQ-and-beer have been “a thing” for eons. But if you really want to impress your peeps with your grilling…
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How to Host the Perfect Summer Barbecue
Tagged with: 4th of July, bbq, dinner, entertaining, food and wine pairings, hosting dinner, Summer, wine and cheese
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
A Simple Recipe for Lamb Chops to Take Your Merlot Off the Charts
It’s easy to fall in love with Merlot. First, it’s just plain pretty — a ruby-red hue that can’t be fully appreciated until it’s being swirled in a wine glass. Second, it’s among the most “mellow” of all red wines,…
Tagged with: cooking, dinner, lamb, Merlot, Merlot food pairing, recipe
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Garlic Oysters With Pasta: Pair It With Sauvignon Blanc
Raw isn’t the only way to eat oysters, as the following recipe for Garlic Oysters With Pasta demonstrates. Serve this dish with any of the classic pairing partners for oysters, including Muscadet, blanc de blanc Champagne, or Sauvignon Blanc. You’ll…
Tagged with: cooking, dinner, garlic, oysters, pasta, recipe, Sauvignon Blanc, seafood
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Leg of Lamb With Black Olive Puree — Try It With Cabernet!
Cabernet Sauvignon can sometimes be challenging to pair with food, especially younger renditions with tannins that have not had time to subside. As the king of red wines, it seemingly demands attention, as if to say, “You will pay attention…
Tagged with: Cabernet, cooking, dinner, lamb, Malbec, recipe, Syrah, wine pairings
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
