Italian Pasta & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Holly had spaghetti puttanesca for the first time when we were traveling in Italy, and she loved it. At the time neither of us knew much about wine, … Read More
Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Pan seared scallops with a good Chardonnay is one of my favorite pairings, full stop. It’s something I make at home pretty regularly — it’s faster than most people … Read More
Seafood & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Holly doesn’t like lobster, which means I don’t get it very often at home. My opportunities are mostly limited to when I’m traveling — particularly on the East Coast … Read More
Halloween & Wine by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Every Halloween, once the kids are finally in bed and the porch light is off, Holly and I do the same thing: raid the leftover candy bowl and open a … Read More
Snack & Wine Pairing by Chris Link · Updated June 2026 Wine and popcorn is one of those combinations that sounds a little silly until you actually try it. Holly and I have been doing this on movie nights for … Read More
Rich Pork Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Pork Belly Pork belly is one of the richest pork cuts, which makes wine pairing both fun and a little tricky. The meat is fatty, savory, tender, and often served with crispy skin, … Read More
Spicy Comfort Food Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Chili Chili is one of the trickier comfort foods to pair with wine because it can be meaty, spicy, smoky, tomato-heavy, bean-heavy, sweet, earthy, or loaded with toppings. The best wine with … Read More
Lean White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Halibut Halibut is a lean, dense, mild white fish with a firm texture, which makes it more substantial than delicate fish like sole or tilapia but less rich than salmon or Chilean … Read More
Firm White Fish Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Red Snapper Red snapper is a mild but flavorful white fish with firm flakes, a slightly sweet taste, and a subtle nutty quality. It can be grilled whole, pan-seared with crispy skin, … Read More
Lean Pork Wine Pairing Pairing Wine With Pork Tenderloin Pork tenderloin is lean, mild, tender, and quick-cooking, which makes it one of the most flexible pork dishes for wine. The best wine with pork tenderloin depends less on the pork … Read More