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Cliff Raven Torrontes Paired with Shrimp Tacos with Pickled-Red-Onion Salad

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I chose this recipe knowing full-well that it would make a perfect pairing, and I wasn’t proven wrong! The recipe I selected was for Shrimp Tacos with Pickled-Red-Onion Salad. Not exactly a winter dish, but Torrontes isn’t a winter wine!

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Yet Another Thanksgiving Wine Article!?!?

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Sure! Why not! Thanksgiving comes but once a year, and wine writers around the world rejoice at the chance to write ANOTHER article on the subject on pairing wine with this festive meal!!! Ok, so maybe my English sarcasm is … Continue reading

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Beef-and-Lamb Burgers with Cheddar and Caper Remoulade Paired with 7 Deadly Zins

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I’m a big fan of meals that are easy, inexpensive and tasty; but who isn’t? This week I am featuring the Michael David Winery, and what better wine to pair with their Seven Deadly Zins than a burger? Recommended retail … Continue reading

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Shellfish Paella with Fregola Paired with La Cala Sella and Mosca Vermentino di Sargegna 2008

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This recipe was a nightmare! Don’t get me wrong, the taste was near perfection and I would challenge any chef to rival it. But as far as cost and preparation time goes? Nightmare! Any recipe with 21 ingredients is a … Continue reading

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Blueberry-Glazed Ribs Paired with Ravenswood Vintner’s Blend Petite Sirah 2008

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I’m going to cut to the chase, this was the best food and wine pairing I have put together yet! The other bonus was that it was also one of the easiest to put together. For this reason, I would … Continue reading

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Burgers with Peanut-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Paired with Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve 2006

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  Awesome wine, awesome burgers, average pairing. Let’s first get to the wine! This was the Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve 2o06 average retail $135. And just in case you were wondering, no this isn’t the average price tag of wines … Continue reading

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