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Pairing with Grenache
I often think of Grenache as an easy pleaser. If I’m on the way out the door to go to a party or need to pull that bottle for a friend who has asked for...
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Pairing Meritage and Bordeaux Style Wines
For many people, wine appreciation, collecting and drinking begins and ends with Bordeaux. You may not even realize it, but it is primarily two grapes that...
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Pairing Wine with Soup
Spring is just beginning, so it is time to get your delicious winter soup fill while you still can! Soups are often thought of as lighter fare meals, but...
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Easter Candy and Wine Pairing
Wine and Easter candy sounds like a recipe for disaster. For today, set your preconceived notions aside and come along as we pair four wines with the most...
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Pairing White Rhone Wines with Food
When most people think of the Northern Rhone, they don't think of white wine. It's really no surprise that Viognier (one of the principal white grapes of the...
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Sangiovese Food and Wine Pairings
Sangiovese is easily one of my favorite wines to pair with food. It’s versatile, with many different interpretations that open up numerous opportunities...
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How to Pair Wine With Cookies
Man, with this winter being but a tease, I am doubtful that we’ll have enough time for all the required cookie baking of the season. The smell of freshly...
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Pairing Syrah from Around the World
Whether it is classic reds from the Northern-Rhone, rich and powerful Aussie Shiraz or the dark and sultry Californian expression of the Rhone Rangers, Syrah...
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Pairing Chocolate and Wine
Chocolate and wine are a very traditional pairing and become especially important when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Ask almost anyone what they will be...
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5 Top Pairings for Chardonnay
I’ve been letting people know about my recent rediscovery of Chardonnay. While so many bottles get drained as a cocktail wine, the most successful of those...