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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 |2025-02-15T13:35:48-05:00February 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|

Garlic Bread & Wine Pairing

Garlic Bread's pungent and buttery flavours pair best with citrusy and acidic white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, or a Sparkling Wine. For red wine, I would suggest lighter reds such as Pinot Noir [...]

By |2025-05-10T12:20:21-04:00January 15, 2022|Comfort Food|

Haggis & Wine Pairing

Haggis pairs best with a wide variety of red wines such as a Northern Rhone Syrah, Beaujolais Cru, Australian Shiraz, Ribera del Duero and Zinfandel.  Peppery and smoky red wines complement the crumbly meat dish, while [...]

By |2024-11-16T13:32:18-05:00January 12, 2022|Comfort Food|
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