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A Merlot-Friendly Short Rib Recipe

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Grilling season is still in full force, and around here, we do not believe that beer is the only acceptable adult beverage for accompanying grilled fare. The dish described below provides a tasty example. Not only does it pair well…

Tagged with: asian cuisine, cooking, grilling, Merlot, recipe, ribs, short ribs
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Grilling… and Wine Pairing… Secrets Revealed

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Robert Johnson

As I noted in a blog post a few years ago, pretty much everything I know about barbecue comes from Steven Raichlen, who has written several books on the subject. Raichlen’s books… and over-cooking quite a few chunks of meat…

Tagged with: barbecue, cooking, Grenache, grilling, meat, ribs, Rosé, Syrah, wine pairing, Zinfandel
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Braised Short Ribs: Wonderful With Merlot

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Robert Johnson

Grilling season will be here in full force in just a few weeks. Before that happens, take time for one more “salute” to another crazy winter by spending a little time in the kitchen preparing some flavorful Braised Short Ribs.…

Tagged with: Cabernet, dinner, Merlot, recipe, ribs, short ribs
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Under-the-Radar Wine Pairings

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Robert Johnson

Blink an eye, and the month of July is half over! July is packed with “food days” — those official (or otherwise) celebrations of everything from (in the case of July) corn fritters to jelly beans. In fact, there is…