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Chicken Kiev & Wine Pairing

White wines that aren't overly fruity and have plenty of acidity to cut through the breading, such as Chenin Blanc, Chablis and Pinot Grigio Pair best with Chicken Kiev.   A Pinot Noir or Beaujolais Villages will [...]

By |2023-03-18T10:59:53-04:00February 12, 2022|Chicken|

Prime Rib Roast & Wine Pairing

A Prime Rib dinner packs a lot of flavour and pairs best with bold red wines like Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel or a Super Tuscan.  Prime Rib Roast is a tender and juicy cut of beef [...]

By |2024-11-16T15:47:07-05:00February 6, 2022|Beef|

Filet Mignon & Wine Pairing

With its tender buttery texture but subtle beefy flavours, Filet Mignon pairs best with red wines that showcase soft tannins such as mature Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Rioja Reserva.  Filet Mignon is a [...]

By |2023-06-03T13:52:43-04:00February 5, 2022|Beef|

Lamb Burgers & Wine Pairing

Medium-bodied red wines that are fruity, but earthy, pair best with Lamb Burgers, such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Shiraz, Baco Noir, Primitivo and Garnacha.  Ground lamb that has been grilled isn't as gamey as a lamb [...]

By |2024-10-03T08:41:09-04:00February 1, 2022|Lamb|

Lentil Soup & Wine Pairing

Lentil soup pairs best with medium-bodied reds with a touch of earthiness like Cabernet Franc, Chianti, Beaujolais Villages, or  Syrah.  For white wine, you'll want something full-bodied such as Chardonnay or Vouvray, to match the weight [...]

By |2022-03-19T13:00:59-04:00January 29, 2022|Soup|

Marsala & Food Pairing

Sweet Marsala pairs best with biscotti, cake, apple pie, dark chocolate, trail mix, tiramisu, and Zabaglione.  Meanwhile, dry Marsala pairs best with almonds, anchovies, goat cheese, nuts, olives, asparagus, sardines, and smoked meat. Marsala is a [...]

By |2024-11-10T16:06:53-05:00January 25, 2022|Fortified Wine|

Quiche & Wine Pairing

Quiche requires an acidic red or white wine to cut through the wall of flavours, such as Prosecco, Beaujolais Villages, Pinot Gris, Riesling or Vermentino.  Quiche, is a delicious egg tart full of cheese, cream, and [...]

By |2024-11-15T17:17:34-05:00January 22, 2022|Comfort Food|
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