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Spring is a common time for many to make a gourmet meal from a young spring lamb and of course for the wine lover the question will be what type of wine to serve with this unique dish. Whether roasting or grilling leg of lamb or lamb chops a red wine is most often the [...]
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Traditionally ham is most often at the center of the table on Easter Sunday as families and friends gather to celebrate this special day. A excellent way to serve the wine at the table along with the ham is a wine barrel stemware holder to hold the glasses and bottle until serving time. This leaves [...]
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While there are some good rules of thumb for paring cheese and wine for your next gathering there is more to a good paring then just some general rules. While knowing that paring a regional cheese with a wine from the same area will most often be a good choice there is more to putting [...]
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Everyone knows that wine and chocolate go hand and hand to perfectly compliment each other. Now for those who are looking for a new way to indulge their sweet tooth all while enjoying the excellent flavor of wine can try the new treat from Bissinger’s. The new delectable chocolate delight from this confectioner originally from [...]
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With St Patrick’s Day just a few short days away many are planning a traditional Irish feast to share with friends and loved ones for the occasion. While Ireland is known for its beer there is no reason why you cannot serve a quality wine with a classic dish such as corned beef and cabbage. [...]
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There are just some foods that pare so well with wine it is hard to imagine serving them without a glass of red or white wine to accent its flavor. There is just nothing quite like cheese boards full of carefully crafted cheeses served with a complimentary wine. But then on the other hand there [...]
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For those who follow the Catholic faith Lent is in full swing and this means following a specific diet that meets the guidelines set down by the church. For many this means the Friday dinner will be fish for the next few weeks and this can be tricky enough finding a variety of ways to [...]
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When we think of paring food with fine wine we usually consider exquisite meals that feature the finest foods served along with premium wines. But on occasion, especially in the winter, we just want some classic comfort food served with a simple table wine. For many, one of the most popular comfort foods is meatloaf [...]
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While flowers are a common gift for Valentines Day many prefer to give a nice box of chocolates maybe even pared with a fine wine for sharing during a romantic evening. Nothing is more special for a couple than sharing wine and chocolate by candlelight with each other at the end of this special day [...]
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