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Penne alla Vodka & Wine Pairings

Penne alla Vodka pairs best with fruity and acidic red wines such as Barbera, Chianti Classico, Primitivo and Beaujolais Villages.  For white wine, Sauvignon Blanc and Soave Classico make for excellent pairings with Penne all Vodka. [...]

By |2021-09-02T11:08:20-04:00August 17, 2021|Pasta|

Cabernet Franc & Food Pairing

Cabernet Franc pairs best with heavier vegetarian fare such as vegetarian lasagna, meatless chilli, lentil soup, grilled vegetable sandwiches and Mediterranean Pizza topped with goat cheese, broccoli, olives and fire-roasted red peppers.  Cabernet Franc is also amazing [...]

By |2023-08-20T11:37:00-04:00August 16, 2021|Red Wine|

Meatloaf & Wine Pairing

Medium-bodied versions of red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz pair best with Meatloaf, as they are loaded with plenty of tannin to harmonize with this classic comfort food.  The meaty flavours of the dish help [...]

By |2024-11-16T11:17:11-05:00August 15, 2021|Beef, Comfort Food|

Shrimp Scampi & Wine Pairing

Citrusy whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Muscadet, and Fiano pair best with Shrimp Scampi, along with Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine or Manzanilla Sherry, which offer their own strengths. The citrusy notes of the white wine help soften the [...]

By |2023-09-04T12:03:21-04:00August 7, 2021|Shellfish|

Primitivo & Food Pairing

Primitivo pairs best with Grilled Vegetable Pasta, Pizza Rustica, Spaghetti Bolognese, Pasta Puttanesca, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Cacciatore, and Lamb Curry.  The low tannin and medium acidity, along with the easy-going nature of Primitivo, makes it food-friendly [...]

By |2024-11-02T14:42:04-04:00August 2, 2021|Italian Wine, Red Wine|

Pasta Puttanesca & Wine Pairing

Pasta Puttanesca pairs best acidic and earthy notes red wines like Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico, Primitivo, Beaujolais Cru, Barbera and Nero d'Avola.  Loaded with garlic, olives, anchovies, crushed red peppers, tomatoes and capers, Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca [...]

By |2021-08-20T13:35:25-04:00August 1, 2021|Italian Food, Pasta|

Salmon Burgers & Wine Pairing

Salmon Burgers pair best with citrusy and crisp white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, an Unoaked Chardonnay, or Riesling. For red wine with a Salmon Burger, you won't find anything better than a Pinot Noir, however, [...]

By |2024-10-26T14:58:51-04:00July 31, 2021|Fish|
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