Sommelier Crystal Cameron provides some great pairing ideas for your Christmas feast!
Carbonara is such a simple, yet decadent, budget-friendly and comforting dish. You only need a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes of time and dinner is served. Carbonara pairs well with a variety of crisp Italian white wines like Pinot Grigio, Falanghina and Vermentino and even an acidic red like a Barbera d’Alba. I love…
The next time you entertain with your grandmother’s famous spaghetti and meatball recipe, take your dinner party to the next level by pairing this signature dish with a rich, full bodied Barbaresco. Barbaresco is made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmont region of Northwest Italy. Nebbiolo is also the grape behind the famous Barolo wines and…
The 2013 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner from Alto Adige, Italy is this week’s feature wine. Kerner is a an aromatic white grape that was created in 1929 by crossing two German grapes (Riesling and Trollinger). Abbazia is one of the world’s oldest wineries dating back more than 800 years. It was founded by the Augustinian Order of Canons…
The unofficial start of summer is just days away. As you prepare to fire up the grill, slather on the sunscreen and celebrate with family and friends, don’t forget to stock up on some great vino for your long holiday weekend. Let’s also take a moment to pause and raise a glass to salute our…
There is nothing like the aroma of chicken roasting in the oven on a cool autumn day. Serve a delicious full-bodied Chardonnay with a tender oven-roasted juicy chicken and your guests will be swooning. I prefer a buttery, creamy, light to moderately oaked Chardonnay with this dish. The richness of this meal requires a fuller bodied…
A snow day calls for a hearty meal of braised short ribs paired with a big meaty Syrah. I gave my delicious short rib sliders a Paleo friendly make-over. My Paleo Pairing for day 29 features Short Ribs & Syrah! The Cakebread Cellars Syrah is outstanding with this dish. A great bold, jammy & spicy…
