Shrimp and Grits are served all throughout America but known in the low country South. Shrimp being shrimp and Grits being a type of porridge made from boiled cornmeal. Some are often dressed with rich sauces; there being three distinct … Read More
Wait Hot Wings and Wine? Not beer? Deep fried chicken wings tossed in a slightly sweet, spicy, sticky sauce. Yum! Now most would pick up a beer to go with this particular dish. But how about some wine? Unconventional, but … Read More
Gumbo is a super strong flavored soup/stew containing a random mix of ingredients such as alligator, duck, chicken, vegetables, sausage and seafood, which is served over a bed of rice which is famously from the state of Louisiana. Wine Characteristics … Read More
Fish Tacos are a favorite, originating from Baja California, Mexico along the Pacific coastline where you can find tiny stalls and street vendors selling their fish tacos for cheap! Now it is on most dinner tables throughout the week. A … Read More
Enchiladas are a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a spicy savory sauce. There are many different takes on the enchiladas but it typically consists of meats, vegetables, beans, cheese, salsa, tortilla … Read More
Cioppino is a fish stew originating in San Francisco, California with Italian influence. Mussels, shrimps, tomato paste, wine and a bunch of other stuff all go into making a good cioppino. To keep it simple with pairing wine, let’s look … Read More
Chicken Marsala is an American favorite with Italian origins. Made with marsala, a fortified wine from the city of Marsala on the island of Sicily, along with mushrooms and chicken stock. Chicken being a lighter white meat, allows for a … Read More
If we’re talking about comfort food, our minds tend to go straight to the carbs. And what’s better than a rich and flavorful spaghetti bolognese? Look for something with bold tannins and high acidity to enhance the inherent acidity of … Read More
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish consisting of a Chinese- style broth, usually chicken or pork broth, with super umami flavors of soy sauce and miso; garnished with toppings such as sliced pork, nori (seaweed), scallions and a boiled egg … Read More
Who doesn’t love a good Mexican fajita night!? Especially, when you get to pair it with some excellent wines. When the main course is full of punchy flavors of beef seasoned with spices and sauteed onions and peppers, you’ll want … Read More