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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 |2023-01-21T12:48:58-05:00January 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|

Butternut Squash Soup & Wine Pairing

Butternut Squash soup pairs up with dry and flavourful whites such as Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer & Riesling.  Viognier and Chardonnay have a creamy texture, making this pair of white wines exceptional with a creamier Butternut [...]

By |2022-01-08T10:43:39-05:00January 8, 2022|Soup, Vegan|

Chicken Adobo & Wine Pairings

Filipino Chicken Adobo pairs best with lighter but medium-bodied red wines that have plenty of acidity, such as, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais Villages, Chianti, Barbera and Dolcetto. Acidity is a must as Chicken Adobo is marinated in vinegar [...]

By |2021-12-17T09:55:43-05:00December 17, 2021|Chicken|

Pesto Sauce & Wine Pairing

The best wines to pair with Pesto Sauce include Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis, Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, and Pinot Gris.  You'll want to look for white wines that aren't overly ripe and have a green quality o match the [...]

By |2023-01-30T09:01:39-05:00December 12, 2021|Pasta|

Lemon Chicken & Wine Pairing

The best wine to pair with Lemon Chicken are neutral white wines such as Pinot Grigio, Albariño, and Godello. Chardonnay that leans more towards apple and pear flavours, is another excellent choice with Lemon Chicken. Citrusy [...]

By |2025-03-03T09:13:11-05:00December 10, 2021|Chicken|
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