Osso Buco & Wine Pairing
Rich and earthy red wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Super Tuscan, Lagrein, Malbec, Côte Rôtie and Châteauneuf du Pape pair best with the braised meaty flavours of Osso Buco. Osso Buco is either veal or beef [...]
Philly Cheesesteak & Wine Pairing
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches pair best with fruity red wines, such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Beaujolais, or Shiraz. For white wine, I'd suggest a dry Riesling or a bubbly sparkling wine like Prosecco, which will offer [...]
Lamb Gyro & Wine Pairing
If your Lamb Gyro isn't drowning in Tzatziki sauce, inexpensive and fruit-forward red wines, such as Zinfandel, Agiorgitiko, Lambrusco, Côtes du Rhône and Lagrein pair up best. Red wines with acidity are a must if your [...]
Lamb Tagine & Wine Pairing
Dry, bright and fruity red wines such as Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Valpolicella Classico, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Carménère pair best with Lamb Tagine. Lamb Tagine is a Moroccan stew consisting of lamb, spices, fruits seeds/nuts, and vegetables such as [...]
Chili & Wine Pairing
If your Chili is spicy, stick to a fruity and low alcohol red wine like Beaujolais or Pinot Noir. Low alcohol wines are essential with spicy chili as high alcohol wines will make the chili taste [...]
Gumbo & Wine Pairing
Gumbo pairs best with an off-dry Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, or Pinot Gris. Stick to white wines that are somewhat off-dry and low in alcohol if your Gumbo is spicy. If red wine is your game, [...]
Pizza Rolls & Wine Pairing
Pizza Rolls require acidic red wines, which are light and fruity such as Barbera, Chianti Classico, Beaujolais, or Lambrusco, to not clash with the tomato sauce in the pizza rolls. Sparkling wines with a hint of [...]
Pad Thai & Wine Pairing
The best wines to pair with Pad Thai are Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner, Beaujolais and Prosecco. Pad Thai is a slightly sweet and mildly spicy noodle dish that frequently includes shrimp, chicken, tofu, chopped almonds, tamarind, [...]
Chicken Shawarma & Wine Pairing
Crisp wines such as Sparkling Wine, Rosé, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc pair best with Chicken Shawarma spread on top of rice or stuffed into a pita. If the Chicken Shawarma is heavy on the garlic sauce, [...]
Scalloped Potatoes & Wine Pairing
Creamy scalloped potatoes require acidic white wines, such as, Chardonnay, Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc to cut through the starchy and rich flavours. These crisp white wines also add their refreshing citrus, tropical fruit, and green apple [...]