from fruity, light-bodied red wines to the most luscious dessert wines. This simple guide offers a few expert tips on pairing wine with duck, listing some of our favorite duck dishes and the wine styles that best match them. A general rule of thumb is to choose a wine with high acidity...
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These wines should have slightly higher acidity that will cut through the texture of the lean meat. A general rule to follow is to match the intensity of the dish with the wine, so if it’s top sirloin beef stew, a slightly bolder, medium red such as Sangiovese will do nicely!
With spring comes colorful, fragrant flowers and budding trees, as well as warmer weather that pairs so delightfully with light, crisp wines. Some of my personal favorites include Bordeaux Blancs from France’s legendary wine region. In addition to being refreshing with their cleansing acidity and...
Click the video above, or watch on IGTV or YouTube, to learn more about EnRoute, what makes the Russian River Valley so special, and Michael's favorite food pairings with EnRoute Pinot Noir -- he really loves duck and wild mushrooms! During our chat, we sipped EnRoute “Les Pommiers”...
Champagne Krug has tapped two musicians to create a playlist that pairs with its range of Champagnes. Keziah Jones, a Nigerian-born blues-funk guitarist, suggests Thelonious Monk withClos du Mesnil, while Khatia Buniatishvili, a celebrated pianist from Georgia, delves into more classical pairings, ...
4. Palo Cortado Sherry Looking for a sherry wine that will pair well with game-day foods and exotic dishes? Palo Cortado is what you are looking for! This sherry wine goes perfectly with simple foods, as well as more unique dishes. They include: Duck Breast with Orange Glaze - The sligh...
Try Viognier with smoked oysters or mussels, or herb-roasted free-range chicken, goose or duck. California Whites White Blends California winemakers combine a natural sense of inventiveness with keen understanding of many types of white grapes to create masterful blends that win awards, please palate...
This new red from northernmost Italy may not come with a DOCG as well known or prestigious as the Barolo above, but it is every bit as serious and impressive a wine. In the sliver of upper Piemonte that’s just a stone’s throw from the Swiss border, Nebbiolo is known as Prünent, ...
More robust, tannic expressions such as that of Burgundy are more suited to lamb, duck or other game birds as well as rustic vegetable dishes. Pinot Noir is often a recommended pairing with Christmas dinner. Pinot Noir is the perfect partner for roast duck breast, and should cope with the ...