“Red wine with meat, white wine with fish.” For eons, that was the mantra of both winemakers and chefs, who sought to simplify the often-mystifying challenge of pairing our favorite adult beverage with specific dishes. That myth was exploded in…
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Unusual Food-and-Wine Pairings That Will Surprise Any Wine Aficionado
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Riesling Is Sweet… But Moscato Is Sweeter
Moscato has taken America by storm, replacing Champagne as the fizzy party drink of choice among young adults — and many not-so-young adults as well. The Moscato movement has been fueled, in part, by a number of songs that mention…
Tagged with: Ab-Soul, Bigg Robb, DJ Drama, Drake, Lil’ Kim, Moscato, Muscat, Riesling, Roscoe Dash, Sinful D, Teairra Mari, Waka Flocka Flame
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Posted in Wine in the Glass
Know Your Cheeses — Why It Matters When It Comes to Wine
People have been serving wine and cheese together for generations. But are they getting the most out of the experience? We can probably all agree that not every cheese pairs well with every wine — just as you wouldn’t serve…
Tagged with: bleu cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, cheddar, feta, gouda, jack, Malbec, manchego, Merlot, mozarella, parmesan, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, port, Prosecco, ricotta, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, wine and cheese, wine-and-cheese pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
The Most Expensive Wine in the World
There are two types of wine collectors: Those who stock up on what are perceived as the world’s finest wines for their own future enjoyment (and perhaps to impress their friends and associates with a well-stocked cellar). Those who buy…
Tagged with: Burgundy, Germany, Pinot Noir, Riesling, world’s most expensive wine
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Posted in Wine Buzz
Oysters and Wine Pairing: The Ultimate Revenge
It’s amazing I’ve maintained my sanity given all the culinary mixed messages I’ve endured during my lifetime. When I was a kid, I remember vividly that my Mom was not a fan of slurping. “Stop slurping!” she’d command if I’d…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, Prosecco, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde, wine and oysters
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing
The spookiest day of the year is a week away. Anyone who has kids goes through a progression of life experiences related to this “holiday.” It begins with dressing up the real little ones in outfits they’d never select themselves…
Tagged with: candy and wine, champagne, Halloween, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Riesling, sparkling wine, Syrah
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Best Wine Pairings for St. Patrick’s Day Fare
Technically and traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day pays homage to one of Ireland’s patron saints, St. Patrick. In practice in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day is embraced by far more people than just those of Irish heritage, and provides a…
Tagged with: Cabernet Franc, Carl Zuckmayer, Laporte, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sherwood Estate, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick’s Day wine, Zinfandel
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Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Under-Experienced Beauty of Black Muscat
You’ve no doubt heard of Riesling, the delightful wine that’s most commonly associated with Germany. You may even have heard of Torrontes, the alluringly floral wine of Argentina. However, you may not have heard of Black Muscat, which is part…
Tagged with: Black Muscat, Light & Sweet Wine Club, light and sweet wines, Riesling, Torrontes
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Wine-Related Desserts That Are Sure to Impress
You know how they say that the first time is always the best? The first time I ever tried to make a Valentine’s Day dessert, I searched the family cookbooks (this was before every recipe ever concocted could be found…
