Food & Wine — White Wine

  When it comes to wine, you've probably come across the terms "Old World" and "New World." But what exactly do these terms mean, and how do they impact the wines we enjoy? Let's uncover the differences and discover the distinct characteristics that make each style unique. New World vs Old World Wines: What’s the Difference? Old World wines refer to those produced in countries with long-standing winemaking traditions, predominantly in Europe. Think of classic wine regions like France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. These countries have been perfecting the art of winemaking for centuries, and their wines are often characterized...

Thai food is among the most popular cuisines in the world, and for good reason, it's delicious! Thai cuisine is known for its intricate blend of flavors, combining sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes in each dish. This complexity makes pairing wine with Thai food a challenge, but not impossible. We'll help you can find the perfect wine to complement some of the most popular Thai dishes. What Makes Thai Food Unique? Thai food is known for its vibrant colors, spice, and bold flavors. Many dishes are made with a variety of unique ingredients, such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves,...

A refreshing salad to kick off Spring and into Summer. Austrian Rose is an excellent pairing due to it's acidity that will balance the oiliness of the dressing.  With notable fruitiness (berries) and some floral notes that wont over power, this wine complements this recipe to a "T".  Serves 3-4 but can easily be doubled Ingredients for salad: 1 - 5 ounce container cleaned baby spinach 1 - 6 ounce container blackberries , rinsed 1 - 6 ounce container raspberries, rinsed 1 pint strawberries, rinsed and sliced 1/2 cup toasted pecans 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled. (...

Fire up the grill for a Korean BBQ Style Memorial Day.  Korean Bulgogi Beef – This dish involves marinade with a bit of spicy and sweetness. This recipe will become an instant favorite. Usually a pairing like this should avoid anything tannic, too full bodied or oaky. Try a red wine like this one with Beef Bulgogi that is high in acid, low in tannins and medium bodied such as the Glatzer Blaufrankisch from Austria.  Bulgogi Pronunciation "Bulgogi" is pronounced "bul-GOH-gee."  Ingredients:  5 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ cup chopped green onion 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar or brown sugar  2 tablespoons minced...

This simple but impressive dish is excellent for entertaining or enjoying any day of the week. Very easy to prepare and oh sooooo tasty accompanied with Chateau Saint Martin de la Garrigue, Picpoul de Pinet 2021 or your favorite dry white wine from Bottle Shop.   For the Sauce 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Medium Shallot, minced One 8.5 oz jar Dalmatia Fig, Orange Spread  Available in Whole Foods cheese section or online   (or substitute you preserves of choice)                                   2 Tablespoons White Wine, preferably the wine you with enjoy with this meal Instructions Heat olive oil in a small skillet. Sauté...