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Lamb & Wine Pairing

Heavier Lamb dishes pair best with full-bodied wines such as Bordeaux, Syrah, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.  Meanwhile, Spring Lamb served pink pairs best with lighter wines like Pinot Noir and Beaujolais Cru.For barbecued or [...]

By |2024-10-22T08:55:48-04:00May 28, 2023|Lamb|

Chicken Piccata & Wine Pairing

The best Chicken Piccata Wine Pairings are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sparkling wine and Rosé.  Acidity is a must when pairing wine with Chicken Piccata, as you'll need a bright wine to hold up to [...]

By |2023-05-27T10:54:24-04:00May 27, 2023|Chicken|

Beef Bourguignon & Wine Pairings

Beef Bourguignon pairs best with earthy and fruity red wines such as Burgundy, Barolo, Gigondas, Zinfandel and Côtes du Rhône. Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish that features beef stewed in red wine, bacon, onions, [...]

By |2023-06-03T13:49:14-04:00May 20, 2023|Beef|

Crème Brûlée & Wine Pairing

Crème Brûlée pairs best with sweet dessert style wines such as Sauternes, Tawny Port, Banyuls and Late Harvest Riesling. Crème Brûlée is a French dessert that is served in an individual ramekin. Inside you find a [...]

By |2023-05-14T09:45:56-04:00May 13, 2023|Dessert|

BLT Sandwich and Wine Pairings

Acidic and fruity red wines like Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Chianti Classico and Zinfandel pair best with a Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich (BLT). Meanwhile, flavourful whites like Chardonnay, Riesling, and Grüner Veltliner are just as delicious with [...]

By |2023-05-13T10:11:22-04:00May 13, 2023|Comfort Food|

French Toast and Wine Pairing

The best wine to pair with French Toast is Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Riesling, and Moscato d'Asti.  The eggy flavours of French Toast, along with the notes of butter, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg, require something [...]

By |2023-05-06T11:15:44-04:00May 6, 2023|Comfort Food|

Best Wine with Bacon

The best red and white wines to pair with bacon are Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Syrah and Pinot Gris.  Sparkling wine like Prosecco and Cava, along with Rosé make for exceptional pairings with Bacon as well.While [...]

By |2023-05-06T11:14:51-04:00May 6, 2023|Pork|

Baklava & Wine Pairing

Baklava is a sweet dessert that has layers of filo pastry, chopped nuts, spices and a syrup or honey glaze. The best wines to pair with Baklava are sweet wines with a fruitiness or nuttiness, such as [...]

By |2023-04-29T10:29:24-04:00April 29, 2023|Dessert|

Mushroom Risotto & Wine Pairing

Earthy medium-bodied red wines, such as  Pinot Noir, Barbera, Ripasso Valpolicella, and Barbaresco, pair best with Mushroom Risotto due to their rustic and complementary flavours. Meanwhile, full-bodied whites like Chardonnay complement the creamy texture of Mushroom [...]

By |2023-04-22T10:44:58-04:00April 22, 2023|Comfort Food|
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