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Petite Sirah Food Pairing Quick Guide

If you’re opening a bottle of Petite Sirah tonight and looking for Petite Sirah food pairing ideas that’ll fit into your busy lifestyle, then here’s just the quick guide you need to get started. Just getting started with Petite Sirah wine? Head over to this Petite Sirah wine guide. 1. Grilled Ribeye Steak Fire up […]

11 Moscato Food Pairing Ideas You Can Make Tonight

Whether you’ve recently discovered the delightful nuances of Moscato or have been savoring it for years, good Moscato food pairing will take your wine (and meal) to the next level. Moscato’s naturally sweet and fruity profile makes it an ideal pairing partner for light salads, fresh seafood, and creamy cheeses. Avoid strong earthy flavors, like […]

Nebbiolo Pairing: 15 Divine Everyday Dishes

When it comes to pairing Nebbiolo wines with food, certain dishes can enhance the wine tasting experience, bringing out the best in both the wine and the food. Here’s a helpful Nebbiolo wine guide if you’re curious about this King of Italian grapes. 15 Best Foods for Nebbiolo Pairing Check out this list of recommended […]

Tempranillo Food Pairing: 19 Perfect Matches

Tempranillo Food Pairing: Foods that Pair Well Tempranillo, the main red grape grown in Spain and Portugal, is the perfect food wine. As the saying aptly goes, “like vines intertwined, the perfect pairing you’ll find.” Tempranillo’s rich heritage on the Iberian Peninsula naturally positions it as an ideal wine for the region’s classic dishes. But […]

Barolo Pairing: 15 Classic Dishes

When it comes to pairing Barolo wines with food, certain dishes can enhance your enjoyment of this robust wine, bringing out the best in both your glass and your meal. Here’s a helpful Nebbiolo wine guide, which is the grape used in Barolo wines. 15 Best Foods for Barolo Pairing Check out this list of […]

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Malbec: Chart

Cabernet Sauvignon presents a robust body with bold notes of black fruits, herbal notes, and chewy tannins, while Malbec offers vibrant fruit, smoother tannins, and an approachable drinking experience.

What Cheese Goes with Merlot Wine? 9 Cheesy Choices

Whether you’re putting together DIY a Merlot and cheese gift basket, or preparing a Merlot wine tasting, you’ve got options when it comes to Merlot cheese pairing ideas. Merlot pairs well with many different kinds of cheese. Semi-hard cheeses with nutty, salty flavors are perfect, like Manchego and Parmesan. But Merlot also works with cheeses […]

What Meat Dishes Go With Merlot?

Merlot’s a classic red wine grape from Bordeaux, so you know that Merlot will pair well with your favorite meat dishes. Meat dishes that pair with Merlot wine include savory beef dishes, like beef stew and meatloaf, and lighter dishes, like roasted chicken or chicken tacos. Heavier Merlot wines Merlot (e.g. Paso Robles) work well […]

Merlot Vegetarian Food Paring: 10 Great Options

Merlot is one of my all-time favorite wines, which is a good thing because I make Merlot every year and have a lot to drink! The best vegetarian dishes to pair with Merlot don’t have to be difficult. Food pairings that have earthy flavors and rich fat cheese or oil will compliment Merlot’s plump, plummy […]

11 Delicious Merlot Food Pairings

Merlot is one of my all-time favorite wines, which is a good thing because I make Merlot every year and have a lot to drink! The best dishes to pair with Merlot don’t have to be difficult. Food pairings that have earthy flavors and rich fat will compliment Merlot’s plush, plummy profile. Mushroom, roasted meat, […]