Pairing Food & Wine

Elk is a great meaty steak to pair with a variety of wines. The meat can be slow-cooked and served with gravy or paired with a side salad, rye bread, or grilled vegetables. The best part is that you have … 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 Pot Pie is such a classic all-time favorite quintessential comfort food. One of the most loved winter dishes in restaurants, there is no shortage of French and Italian classic wines that can go with it. With a main course … 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

Originating in France and generally made from cow’s milk—and occasionally goat’s milk—Brie is a soft, deliciously creamy, buttery cheese with a soft, edible bloomy rind. The flavor is light and mellow, with notes of mushroom, nuts and warmed butter. Best … 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

Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish of what even peasants could even afford! Consisting of intensely savory flavors of mushrooms, mustard, onions and sauteed pieces of beef with sour cream and dash of paprika make it very appealing. Pale brown … Read More

Wine comes from the ground. It is planted, it grows, it blooms, it swells, and it becomes delicious. This integral part of drinking something as incredible as wine, also can present some challenges in the most unexpected places, such as … Read More

Salami is a classic and necessary addition to anyone’s charcuterie board. Most people would even enjoy having some slices of salami by themselves, because of their incredibly delicious fatty flavor, with a variable spice as well. There are many different … 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