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Pinot Noir & Food Pairings

Pinot Noir pairs best with dishes with a hint of earthiness such as Veal Marsala, Mushroom Pasta, Grilled Salmon, Shepherd's Pie, Beef Wellington and Lamb Chops.  Pinot Noir is a light, acidic and fruity red wine with [...]

By |2023-03-23T09:02:36-04:00August 20, 2021|Red Wine|

Zinfandel & Food Pairings

A fruity and medium-bodied Zinfandel pairs best with rich and robust foods like grilled Hamburgers, BBQ Ribs, Chinese Takeout, Liver and Onions, Baked Beans, Roasted Lamb and Pulled Pork.  Zinfandel is a rich red wine with flavours [...]

By |2023-11-24T11:52:09-05:00August 19, 2021|Red Wine|

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 |2025-02-08T13:03:31-05:00August 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 [...]

By |2025-02-08T13:15:49-05:00August 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|
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