In the Telegraph article 'Matching wine and food with Gary Rhodes - Be bold with your wine selection and turn a good meal into an unforgettable one,' Catalina Stogdon shares wine and food pairing advice from Stella wine columnist Susy Atkins and Chef Gary Rhodes.
I am especially interested in Atkins' opinion that most meats can be paired with fruity whites. This is great news for wine drinkers who prefer white wines but are bound by the outdated thinking that ALL red meats must be paired with a red wine.
Have you paired a meat dish with a fruity white wine?
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Vegetarian match with Shiraz
What do you do when you are cooking for meat eaters and vegetarians and the wine to match is an Australian Shiraz? Australian Shiraz's are boldly flavored red wines that match well with meat. But what if you have a vegetarian at the table? This recipe for Penne pasta with Manchego cheese and Mushrooms will pair with the Shiraz and enable all your guests to enjoy dinner with the same wine!
The earthiness of the recipe, which includes mushrooms, shallots, chives and Manchego cheese, matches the bold flavors of the Shiraz wine.
Tip: Buy extra Manchego cheese and offer it as an appetizer for all your guests with crackers!
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The earthiness of the recipe, which includes mushrooms, shallots, chives and Manchego cheese, matches the bold flavors of the Shiraz wine.
Tip: Buy extra Manchego cheese and offer it as an appetizer for all your guests with crackers!
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How to get your husband to visit a winery with you!
A treat in the Spring 2009 Issue of Hudson Valley Wine Magazine, 'From the Ice Age to a new age; Grapes, wine and the Hudson River valley' by Carlo De Vito is a great historical article on the origins of the Hudson Valley Wine Region. Print this article out or grab a free copy of the magazine and slip it under the nose of your history buff or budding minerologist to get him/her interested in going with you on a wine tour of the Hudson Valley!
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Wine and food pairing ideas from Dr. Frank's wine and food pairing ideas Vinifera Wine Cellars
Wine and food pairing ideas from Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars!
Dr. Frank Dry Riesling 2007 can be served with lobster, shellfish and pork dishes.
Dr. Frank Semi Dry Riesling 2007 can be matched with lightly spiced foods or slightly sweet desserts.
Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli 2007 can be served with strongly flavored foods, such as Thai, Indian and Cajun dishes.
Dr. Frank Merlot 2007 pairs with pasta, grilled meat, and sausage.
Salmon Run Cold Brook White 2008 is a fifty percent Riesling and fifty percent Chardonnay wine that can be paired with seafood, poultry and lighter fare.
Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
9749 Middle Road
Hammondsport, NY 14840
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Dr. Frank Dry Riesling 2007 can be served with lobster, shellfish and pork dishes.
Dr. Frank Semi Dry Riesling 2007 can be matched with lightly spiced foods or slightly sweet desserts.
Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli 2007 can be served with strongly flavored foods, such as Thai, Indian and Cajun dishes.
Dr. Frank Merlot 2007 pairs with pasta, grilled meat, and sausage.
Salmon Run Cold Brook White 2008 is a fifty percent Riesling and fifty percent Chardonnay wine that can be paired with seafood, poultry and lighter fare.
Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
9749 Middle Road
Hammondsport, NY 14840
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Great New York Wine gift for history buffs and boaters!
Several Hudson Valley wineries will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River with a Quadricentennial Commemorative Wine Label! The wines will be made from 100% Hudson Valley-grown grapes or fruit.
Participating wineries include:
- Adair Vineyards, New Paltz
- Applewood Winery, Warwick
- Benmarl Winery, Marlboro
- Brookview Station Winery, Castleton-on-Hudson
- Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville
- Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent
- Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook
- Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills
- Pazdar Winery, Scotchtown
- Silver Stream Winery, Monroe
- Stoutridge Vineyard, Marlboro
- Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Warwick
- Whitecliff Vineyard, Gardiner
The wine labels will have the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial-themed logo, “ExploreNY400.”
The Hudson River Region is the oldest winemaking region in the country with its grape growing origins dating back to the discovery of the river by Henry Hudson in 1609. The earliest vineyards in the country are attributed to the French Huguenots who settled in present-day New Paltz, Ulster County. There are now over 30 wineries located in the region on both sides of the Hudson River.
This is a great opportunity to give a history buff or boating enthusiast a clever and unique gift. I have always been wary of purchasing a no-name wine just because of the clever label, but this promotion will let me purchase a quality bottle of wine from a Hudson Valley winery I already trust.
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Participating wineries include:
- Adair Vineyards, New Paltz
- Applewood Winery, Warwick
- Benmarl Winery, Marlboro
- Brookview Station Winery, Castleton-on-Hudson
- Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville
- Hudson-Chatham Winery, Ghent
- Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook
- Palaia Vineyards, Highland Mills
- Pazdar Winery, Scotchtown
- Silver Stream Winery, Monroe
- Stoutridge Vineyard, Marlboro
- Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Warwick
- Whitecliff Vineyard, Gardiner
The wine labels will have the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial-themed logo, “ExploreNY400.”
The Hudson River Region is the oldest winemaking region in the country with its grape growing origins dating back to the discovery of the river by Henry Hudson in 1609. The earliest vineyards in the country are attributed to the French Huguenots who settled in present-day New Paltz, Ulster County. There are now over 30 wineries located in the region on both sides of the Hudson River.
This is a great opportunity to give a history buff or boating enthusiast a clever and unique gift. I have always been wary of purchasing a no-name wine just because of the clever label, but this promotion will let me purchase a quality bottle of wine from a Hudson Valley winery I already trust.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Meet Hudson Valley Winemakers!
News From the Shawangunk Wine Trail:
You are invited to join the Shawangunk Wine Trail members and other Hudson Valley Wineries in the "Hudson Valley Wine & Culinary Food Pairing Dinner - A Celebration of Hudson Valley Wine" to be held June 12 at Terrapin Catering located at the Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatsburgh, NY at 7pm.
This dinner is open to the public and we invite you to come dine with the winemakers and winery owners of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and other Hudson Valley Wineries. The winning wines from the recent Hudson Valley Wine Competition will be paired with a 3 course dinner and the best of category wines will be served during cocktail hour.
Tickets are $85 per person and include dinner, wine, tax and gratuities. More info on the dinner can be found at http://www.scribd.com/doc/14679132/Celebration-of-Hudson-Valley-Wines
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You are invited to join the Shawangunk Wine Trail members and other Hudson Valley Wineries in the "Hudson Valley Wine & Culinary Food Pairing Dinner - A Celebration of Hudson Valley Wine" to be held June 12 at Terrapin Catering located at the Dinsmore Golf Course in Staatsburgh, NY at 7pm.
This dinner is open to the public and we invite you to come dine with the winemakers and winery owners of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and other Hudson Valley Wineries. The winning wines from the recent Hudson Valley Wine Competition will be paired with a 3 course dinner and the best of category wines will be served during cocktail hour.
Tickets are $85 per person and include dinner, wine, tax and gratuities. More info on the dinner can be found at http://www.scribd.com/doc/14679132/Celebration-of-Hudson-Valley-Wines
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How to visit the Canandaigua Wine Trail
FingerLakesWine.com reports that The Canandaigua Wine Trail is hosting Spring Sips & Savors from noon to 5 p.m. May 31. The self-guided tour to seven wineries and wine centers features wine and food pairings, wine tastings, tours and more.
Featured wineries include Casa Larga Vineyards, Widmer Wine Cellars, Imagine Moore Winery, Wilhelmus Estate Winery and Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery.
Tickets are $20, $35 per couple, and are available at all Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. as well as at the wineries and wine centers on the day of the event. For more information, go to www.canandaiguawinetrail.com or call (877) 386-4669.
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Featured wineries include Casa Larga Vineyards, Widmer Wine Cellars, Imagine Moore Winery, Wilhelmus Estate Winery and Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery.
Tickets are $20, $35 per couple, and are available at all Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. as well as at the wineries and wine centers on the day of the event. For more information, go to www.canandaiguawinetrail.com or call (877) 386-4669.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Wine and Food Pairings for Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc
Santa Rosa based Saint Francis Winery is having a wine pairing dinner in San Francisco at the Pier 39 Fog Harbor Fish House on May 21. Though San Francisco is a little far for Albany, NY wine lovers to travel for a wine dinner, we can learn some wine and food pairing tips from their menu.
Keep this match in mind the next time you are preparing appetizers for a party - Smoked salmon bruschetta with Sourdough chip, dill cream; and Roasted Eggplant tapenade with Goat cheese, corn tortilla chip can both be matched with St. Francis Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2007. Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent light white wine to offer at the start of a party. Guests will be moving around and white wines don't stain carpet as much as red wines can!
A Fresh Dungeness Crab salad with organic arugula, lemon-extra virgin vinaigrette and a citrus salsa is matched with St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2006. Chardonnay is a good match with crab, and a 'safe' wine that most guests will enjoy.
A Chili seared shrimp fettuccini with Maytag blue cheese sauce and fresh tomatoes will be matched with St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2005. The strong flavors of the chili, blue cheese and tomatoes are matched with a strong red wine.
Braised beef short ribs with a creamy polenta and caramelized shallots are served with a glass of St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, 2005. Zinfandel is a classic California wine, and the bold flavors pair with the meaty flavor of the ribs and the creaminess of the polenta.
Have you been to a wine dinner? What was your favorite pairing?
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Keep this match in mind the next time you are preparing appetizers for a party - Smoked salmon bruschetta with Sourdough chip, dill cream; and Roasted Eggplant tapenade with Goat cheese, corn tortilla chip can both be matched with St. Francis Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2007. Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent light white wine to offer at the start of a party. Guests will be moving around and white wines don't stain carpet as much as red wines can!
A Fresh Dungeness Crab salad with organic arugula, lemon-extra virgin vinaigrette and a citrus salsa is matched with St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2006. Chardonnay is a good match with crab, and a 'safe' wine that most guests will enjoy.
A Chili seared shrimp fettuccini with Maytag blue cheese sauce and fresh tomatoes will be matched with St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2005. The strong flavors of the chili, blue cheese and tomatoes are matched with a strong red wine.
Braised beef short ribs with a creamy polenta and caramelized shallots are served with a glass of St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, 2005. Zinfandel is a classic California wine, and the bold flavors pair with the meaty flavor of the ribs and the creaminess of the polenta.
Have you been to a wine dinner? What was your favorite pairing?
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Finger Lakes Winery food and wine pairing - Porterhouse Steak
Long Island wine write Lenn Thompson recently interviewed one of my favorite winemakers - Chris Stamp of Lakewood Vineyards in Watkins Glen, NY. Learn more about Chris and find out his ideal wine pairing for a dinner of porterhouse steak with avocado sauce at the LennDevours blog.
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Monday, May 4, 2009
How to read a wine list
In the article, 'Take Control Of The Wine List,' Wine Coach Laurie Forster explains how to navigate wine lists that are organized by varietal, geography or progressively according to the body of the wine.
Forster says that geographic and grape varietal lists account for 80% of restaurant wine lists, but the progressive list may be a growing trend for the future.
If I was handed a wine list full of unfamiliar wines, I would prefer to choose from a progressive wine list, so I could select a wine according to the meal I was choosing for lunch or dinner.
What is your favorite type of wine list?
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Forster says that geographic and grape varietal lists account for 80% of restaurant wine lists, but the progressive list may be a growing trend for the future.
If I was handed a wine list full of unfamiliar wines, I would prefer to choose from a progressive wine list, so I could select a wine according to the meal I was choosing for lunch or dinner.
What is your favorite type of wine list?
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Friday, May 1, 2009
What food to serve with Rioja wine
Will you be enjoying Latin cuisine on Cinco de Mayo?
Vibrant Rioja offers a list of food pairings for wines from the Rioja region of Spain!
Here are their suggestions:
Rioja Blanco pairs with green salad, shrimp cocktail or shellfish.
Barrel Fermented White Rioja matches with richer fish (salmon, tuna),shellfish and things that actually have fruit in them (mango salsa for example).
Rioja Tinto Joven pairs with beef or turkey.
Rioja Tinto Crianza is a match for whole roasted fish, beef and pasta.
Rioja Tinto Reserva can be served with with lamb, risotto, pork, ratatouille.
Rioja Tinto Gran Reserva matches with fall and winter stews, sautéed
mushrooms and game birds, including duck, venison and pheasant.
what dishes have you had that paired well with a Rioja wine?
I love Enchiladas and Rioja Wine!
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Vibrant Rioja offers a list of food pairings for wines from the Rioja region of Spain!
Here are their suggestions:
Rioja Blanco pairs with green salad, shrimp cocktail or shellfish.
Barrel Fermented White Rioja matches with richer fish (salmon, tuna),shellfish and things that actually have fruit in them (mango salsa for example).
Rioja Tinto Joven pairs with beef or turkey.
Rioja Tinto Crianza is a match for whole roasted fish, beef and pasta.
Rioja Tinto Reserva can be served with with lamb, risotto, pork, ratatouille.
Rioja Tinto Gran Reserva matches with fall and winter stews, sautéed
mushrooms and game birds, including duck, venison and pheasant.
what dishes have you had that paired well with a Rioja wine?
I love Enchiladas and Rioja Wine!
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
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