October is Merlot Month and we are exploring all kinds of pairings using Merlot over at #WinePairingWeekends. This group is a group of bloggers who like to write about wine and food pairings, so be sure to check out all the posts linked to this article. L'Ecole is a third-generation f...
As for pairings, both Kettmann and Vargas agree—Tannat demands dishes with intensity of their own. “Tannat is a great barbecue and stew wine,” Kettmann explains. “It requires food with big flavors, and Tannat works very well with more rustic rather than refined foods.” Uruguayan Tannat...
You’re Not Considering Food Pairings Archaic strict food and wine pairing rules have long been abolished, and some of the most unexpected match-ups often turn out to be surprisingly amazing. Still, Hanauer believes there are some wines and dishes that just don’t play nicely with one another...
The food served here is equally as beautiful as the grounds of the estate. The Deal: Exclusive Offering of Special four-course Prex Fixe menu with options for each course: $125 per person, $175 with wine pairings. Photo by Cathy Miller Café Matisse: 167 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070...
Myth #5: Oysters Pair Best with Champagne or Wine. Oysters and cold Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chablis are classic pairings, but by no means are they the be-all-end-all of "merroir-terroir" matchmaking. There's a growing preference for oyster and beer pairings (check out our suggesti...