Articles related to "Wine Pairing"

First in a series of two articles on pairing cheeses with wine.

Each winter during fresh Dungeness crab season, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association hosts the popular Annual Wine & Crab Taste-Off.

Champagne has all the complexity and intricacy of still wine, so why not enjoy it throughout a meal?

Second in a series of two articles on pairing cheeses with wine.

Pairing food and wine can be a complicated process. However, pairing desert wines with "convenience" foods can be easy and fun.

Choosing wine to go with a special dinner, party food, or just a burger and fries? Chris Inns divulges the secrets of tasting wines and pairing them with meatless meals.

Two new tools to help wine lovers pair the perfect bottle with their signature dish. All wine, all the time via cel phone. You look like a sommelier in the making!

This article describes basic tips for planning a menu with complimentary food and wine pairings.

La Terrazza Restaurant and Peller Estates Winemakers hosted an evening of Italian gourmet food and Canadian wine in British Columbia.

Have fun with your friends, learn about Merlot wine and serve the perfect menu to complement this easy to drink red wine.

It has been said red wine should be paired with beef and white wine with fish and chicken. The rule may not be so strict, but it's still a helpful guideline.

When serving Thai cuisine, look to a number of great wines that will pair perfectly with almost any dish imaginable, from citrus baked fish to a spicy green curry.

Is pop culture influencing the way we approach wine?

As late summer turns to fall, consumers are thirsty for wines that fit lower temperatures, richer foods and upcoming holidays.

Two easy rules for food and wine-pairing beginners, and some vegetarian selections to start tasting.

Matching up an appetizer or dessert platter of vino and tasty cheeses doesn't have to be a headache. Use contrasting flavors, like dry reds with buttery cheese.

Albarino is a lively wine-crisp, aromatic, and slightly minerally. This popular Spanish wine offers a refreshing, affordable alternative to the usual white wine choices.

Expand your palate with a classic white wine from Austria: Grüner Veltliner

If you're attending a harvest celebration or Halloween party this fall, bring a hostess gift that celebrates autumn. Hostess gift ideas include food, drinks, and décor.

Fall 2009 brings great news on the wine front: excellent wines in every color, category, varietal and style are more affordable than ever. Here are the best of the best.

Bottlerocket Wines showcases its wines according to the foods that suit them best. Owner Gary Itka shares affordable pairings for summer's best barbecues and picnics.

Valentine's Day isn't the only time to bring out the wine and the romance -- transform even the most ordinary evening into an occasion with these food and wine pairings.

There's no need to travel to Thailand just to enjoy this tasty meal. Chiang Mai Noodles are simple to prepare at home and they pair great with both beer and wine!

Cook España Drink España! A culinary journey around the food and drink of Spain - A review.

Larger than life, bold and enthusiastic- I'm talking about both Italian wines and Italian chef Aurora Stranges. Tasty tips on cooking with wine for the home cook.

Review of an essential guide to culinary creativity, based on the wisdom of America's most imaginative chefs. How-to pair individual ingredients into delicious meals.

Navigating a restaurant wine list shouldn't require a GPS. There are many resources available to match the right wine with the right meal (and budget).

Sample the Empire State's best wine, beer and food at the New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua, New York, before deciding which vineyards to tour.

This out-of-the-way restaurant is a treat for the senses and an experience to remember.

Learn to eat, cook, drink and dine like a foodie with insider tips and homemade gourmet recipes from a professional.

The game of bocce ball has been making its presence in the California wine country as the ultimate and quintessential wine country experience.

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Events Call for Our Cellar Treasures.

Twelve centuries have given cheese-makers in Brie time to get it right, and make a little history along the way.

Kaiseki - a traditional Kyoto cuisine developed along with the evolution of cha-do or tea ceremony. Kyoto is the birthplace of cha-do, kaiseki, and more.

Say "I love you" all over again without busting the budget, at nearby hotels and attractions in Austin, New York City,, Berks County Pennsylvania or Miami Beach.

Learn about some common types of wine and the basics of pairing wine with food to impress any dinner guest.

The Pacific Northwest produces some of the world's best wines each year. And each year, these events bring people together to celebrate these wines and their makers.

A passionate and informative guide to wine for beginners and wine enthusiasts alike, told in a fun and accessible manner.

Originally grown exclusively in southwest France, the robust, highly tannic Tannat has become the principal wine of Uruguay.

A new cocktail book filled with great recipe ideas for wine. Try making a fresh new drink instead of the same old glass of wine.

This wine and food book is filled with many seasonal suggestions for combining recipes and wine with simple, but expert, advice.

Visitors to Colorado who appreciate good wine will want to head for Evergreen, just thirty minutes Southwest of Denver, and enjoy a delightful afternoon at Creekside.

Perfect for summer entertaining, superstar chef Mario Batali's Italian Grill cookbook features mouth-watering Italian recipes that are sure to please.

When going to Thanksgiving dinner as a guest, one must bring a gift for the host, who has spent the day fussing over the turkey & fixings. Great wine makes a great gift.

They stay in bed all day, are huge drinkers, and wait for their meals to come to them. They imbue us with a sense of life's possibilities. Aphrodisiacs, too? Possibly.

This short article will talk you through the most important points to consider when selecting the wines you plan to serve at your wedding.

With spring in place, lighter eating and drinking calls for white wine. There is a chorus of different voices from the vineyard, and some are outshouting Chardonnay.

Nikki Sands loves her job as wine manager for the luxurious Malveaux Estates winery, restaurant, and spa, until she finds the chef shot in the spa's soaking tub.

Vancouver, BC hosts the top restaurants in the city, like Aqua Riva and Lumiere, as they give the best deals of the year.

At cocktail parties, a good, balanced cheese plate can help guests enjoy drinks, circulate and develop new tastes.