What wines to pair with which soups for those cold, winter nights.
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Soup-and-Wine Pairings for Cold Winter Nights
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Chianti, Gamay, Riesling, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
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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
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
A Wine Pairing ‘Cheat Sheet’ for Pork
The recognized world record for consumption of bacon is 182 strips, eaten in five minutes by Matt Stonie. It’s doubtful Mr. Stonie had time to drink any wine while he was setting that record. But had the opportunity been available,…
Tagged with: bacon, breakfast, Chardonnay, cooking, dinner, Gamay, Grenache, ham, pork, pork chops, Riesling, wine pairing
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
A ‘Wine Way’ to Keep Warm on a Winter Night
Nothing warms the soul on a cold night better than gluhwein — which transforms a bottle of red wine into a hot, spicy treat. Gluhwein is especially popular in Europe, where it’s a wintertime staple at ski resorts and outdoor…
Tagged with: Engleberg, Europe, Gamay, Gluhwein, hot drink, Mount Titlis, Pinot Noir, recipe, Switzerland, Zinfandel
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