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Sea Scallops & Wine Pairing

Scallops pair best with a full-bodied Chardonnay, a dry Champagne, a briny Albariño, or a tart and crisp Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Wine to try with scallops: Scallop Ceviche: Riesling, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc Seared [...]

By |2023-09-09T13:41:05-04:00September 12, 2021|Shellfish|

Best Merlot & Food Pairings

Merlot, when made in a medium-bodied style, pairs best with duck, meatloaf, pepperoni pizza, beef fajitas, pulled pork, osso bucco, kielbasa and lasagna. Plush with juicy flavours of plum and cherries, Merlot also features notes of bittersweet [...]

By |2023-11-24T12:18:05-05:00September 11, 2021|Red Wine|

Best Viognier & Food Pairings

Fruity and bold, Viognier is wonderful with lighter fare with a touch of weight, such as potato soup, cornbread, chicken pot pie, Pad Thai, Lobster, New England clam chowder, crab cakes and Salmon.  The floral floral [...]

By |2024-11-02T14:34:36-04:00September 5, 2021|White Wine|

Best Paella & Wine Pairings

Seafood Paella and Mixed Paella pair best with rich white wines, such as Roussanne, Chardonnay and Viognier.  Meanwhile, Lighter red wines such as Garnacha, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir and Rioja Crianza are excellent with Paella containing duck, [...]

By |2024-11-02T14:38:54-04:00September 4, 2021|Comfort Food, Seafood|

Charcuterie & Best Wine Pairings

Crisp white wines like Pinto Grigio, Riesling, Prosecco, and Rosé, as well as lighter red wines like Barbera, Lambrusco, and Beaujolais, pair best with Charcuterie. The high acidity in these wines washes away the salt and [...]

By |2023-09-16T10:31:32-04:00September 3, 2021|Beef, Pork|

Tandoori Chicken & Food Pairing

Red wines that are fruit-forward, earthy and smoky, such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Beaujolais, or Zinfandel, pair best with the roasted and earthy flavours of Tandoori Chicken. Meanwhile, off-dry but acidic whites like Riesling or Gewürztraminer are [...]

By |2023-02-11T12:01:47-05:00August 30, 2021|Chicken|

Ceviche & Wine Pairings

Ceviche is a seafood meal made with fresh raw fish or shellfish that has been cured in citrus juices and seasoned with ají, chilli peppers, salt, coriander, or minced onions. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Albariño, Sparkling Wine, [...]

By |2023-12-15T09:15:35-05:00August 28, 2021|Fish, Seafood, Shellfish|

French Onion Soup & Wine Pairing

Acidic, earthy and medium-bodied red wines like Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Barbera, and Côtes du Rhône pair best with French Onion Soup.  For white wine, Chardonnay, Viognier, or Pinot Gris are excellent with French Onion Soup and holding [...]

By |2025-02-23T11:03:55-05:00August 27, 2021|Soup|
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