Pairing Food & Wine

If you already have a bottle of Italian wine and you aren’t sure which foods will be best served with the wine, you’ve come to the perfect website! Italian food and wine pairings can be very simple or complex depending … Read More

Gyros, pronounced yee-rohs, is one of the most popular street foods in the world. Its minimal, easy to prepare ingredients make it easy to serve and easy to eat on the go. The star of the sandwich is, of course, … Read More

Bratwurst is a pork based sausage with German origins. Typically, this sausage is either fried or grilled and is commonly served with sautéed onions or sauerkraut. Traditional spices include marjoram, ginger, nutmeg, mace, and pepper. It is this flavor profile, … Read More

Gnocchi are a type of Italian dumpling typically made from potato, flour, and egg. These are traditionally served with a tomato or cream-based sauce.  Like with any pasta dish, choosing the best wine pairing will depend on which type of … Read More

While sipping on wine and watching a Pixar movie about a French rat chef is not a bad idea, in this article we are actually discussing the classic Provençal vegetable stew. Ratatouille is a stew that originates from Nice in … Read More

The most popular cut of pork is undoubtedly the pork chop. This cut of meat is taken from the loin, and comes in all sizes and a variety of preparations: thick or thin, bone-in or bone-out, and can be grilled, … Read More

One of the most prized cuts of steak is the filet mignon, which is a steak that is cut from the thick end of a beef tenderloin. Known for its tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, filet mignon is one of the most … Read More

While South American steakhouses have been serving up Tri-Tip for ages, it’s only been in recent years that this delicious cut of meat has only gained popularity in the U.S. Cut from the bottom of the sirloin and named for … Read More

There are basic principles when pairing food and wine and the impact the two have on one another.  Sweet or umami (savory) foods will make wine taste more drying, bitter and acidic. It will also make the wine taste less … Read More

Summer is a time spent outdoors. Whether you are camping, swimming, boating, or just hanging out in your backyard, the summer months mean lots of time in the sun, and what better way to enjoy it than with a glass … Read More