Food & Wine — Entrees

Some of the world's greatest wines are sweet. No, we are not referencing wines that have been altered with levels of sugar or halted fermentation to achieve sweetness. We are  talking about Sauternes, a golden colored, sweet French wine from the Bordeaux region. Drive about 25 miles southeast towards the Graves appellation, there are two neighboring sub-regions, Barsac and Sautneres.  These two regions are along side the Garonne and the Ciron tributary. The two rivers provide an unique microclimate along with the morning fogs and warm afternoons. The water of the Ciron is cooler than the Garonne, thus in the...

Fish and White wines have always been a classic pairing. Throw artichokes in the mix and it can create a tricky pairing. Luckily this artichoke crusted halibut has all the right seasonings to make this pairing work. A touch of panko, lemon zest and butter balances out the artichokes and creates a brightening array of flavors. Pair this dish with Chateau Jean Faux Bordeaux White.  Servings: 4Ingredients: 4 5 to 6 ounce fresh halibut fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1 14 ounce can artichoke heart in water drained and chopped 1/2 cup unseasoned panko 1 teaspoon very finely grated lemon...

Summer is in full swing and we've been craving cooler meals that allow us to keep nutrition and heartiness. This open faced, seared Ahi Tuna sandwich is the perfect meal for lunch or dinner. Since Ahi is a rather nice cut of fish, this filling sandwich also makes for an excellent entree. When it comes to choosing your Ahi steaks, the darker the meat the better. The best quality fillets should be a dark rose or red violet color. Also, your fish should never smell overtly fishy if it is fresh. Tapenade is a surprisingly delicious compliment to the fresh...