Wine
Are food and wine pairings bogus?
by cheapowineo | June 6, 2011I just want some honesty here. I feel that most of them are. Most of the times I am drinking wine, I am not even eating. Any suggestions for "sure thing" pairings?
FogDog
by Amanda Cook | May 31, 2011
2009 Sonoma Chardonnay Paso Robles, CA
Rich aromas of white peach, lemon peel, and apple blossoms. Refreshing on the palate, with green apple, nectarine, and mineral flavors. Bone dry with a crisp lemon finish.
Pairing:
Pan seared Dover sole.
Type:
White Wine
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Country:
USA
Region:
United States Liberty School
by Amanda Cook | May 31, 2011
2008 Cuvée Central Coast, CA
Rich aromas of ripe plum, strawberry, lavender, and a hint of anise. Flavors of sweet black cherry, vanilla, black pepper, and light oak. Soft tannins and a pleasing finish.
Pairing:
Grilled flank steak.
Producer:
Hope Family Wines
Type:
Red Wine
Varietal:
Red Blend
Country:
USA
Region:
United States
Main Ingredients:
90% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache, 2% Mourvédre, 1% Viognier
Kendall-Jackson 2007
by Amanda Cook | May 31, 2011
"Summation" Red Wine Blend
Pairing:
Dry aged cheese.
Type:
Red Wine
Country:
USA
Region:
United States
Main Ingredients:
46% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Zinfandel, 6% Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Syrah, 1%
Jacuzzi 2008 Estate Merlot
by Amanda Cook | May 23, 2011
2008 Estate Merlot Sonoma Carneros
Mouth-watering aromas of cherry, spice and clove mingle with full-bodied flavors of chocolate, blackberry, leather and zest of orange. Ends with rounded juicy tannins.
Pairing:
Pot roast with braised root vegetables
Producer:
Jacuzzi Vineyards/Cline Cellars
Type:
Red Wine
Country:
USA
Region:
United States 
