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Pairing Wine With Chicken Cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore is a rustic Italian comfort dish. Cacciatore means hunter in Italian, which gives a nod to the humble roots of this classic meal. Chicken Cacciatore is chicken that is braised with some vegetables, typically a sofrito, and then … Read More

Pairing Wine With Tuna
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Tuna is a versatile fish that can take on many different forms. When it comes to pairing wine with tuna, there is no one-size-fits-all. Preparation and additional ingredients are important factors to consider when choosing your wine. You may also … Read More

Swordfish Wine Pairing
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Swordfish is unique in both texture and flavor. The slightly fatty, dense, meaty texture of the fish makes it different from the cod or tilapia that you may be used to. Sold in steaks, swordfish is excellent on the grill, … Read More

Best Wines For Sharing a Sunset
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As you taste wines you will discover wines that are great for “sharing a sunset” (the moment) and others that are “great with dinner” (pairing to food). It is the rare wine that can do well for both! The colors … Read More

Pairing Wine With Bangers & Mash
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Bangers and Mash is an iconic dish throughout Great Britain and Ireland. It is traditionally comprised of a pork sausage served on mashed potatoes and smothered in an onion brown gravy. Optionally, it may be served with a side of … Read More

Pairing Wine With Fish & Chips
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Originating as a popular take-away meal in the United Kingdom, Fish and Chips has gained popularity around the world in countries like the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and India. This tasty, indulgent treat consists of French fries (the “chips” … Read More

Pairing Wine With Prime Rib
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Prime rib is a ribeye roast that is slow cooked and served medium rare to medium. The cut of meat is very tender, juicy, fatty and full of flavor. It can also be served with au jus sauce, creamy horseradish, … Read More

Pairing Wine With Coq au vin
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Coq Au Vin is a rustic, French dish that originally was prepared by braising a rooster in wine. The rooster was typically an older bird that had outlived its usefulness. Therefore, his destiny was to become the star of the … Read More

Pairing Wine With Vichyssoise
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Vichyssoise, while sounding sophisticated, is a simple dish with complex flavors that is interesting to pair with. In reflecting on the main flavors of the dish, you get an acidity from the chives, tamed slightly by the sweetness of the … Read More

Best Wine for the 4th of July
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The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a big holiday in the United States. The day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the original colonies freedom from Britain. Today, the Fourth of July is a time … Read More

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