Category Archives: Wine Pairing

Pairing Wine With Takeout: Mexican Food

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To continue our appreciation for all that takeout has done for us in a very tumultuous year, we’ve come up with another pairing guide. Next up on our list of takeout food is Mexican. This is a cuisine not typically associated with wine, as most of the region focuses on beer and tequila or mezcal. While wine might not be the traditional beverage to pair with the sometimes spicy and always flavorful dishes from our southern neighbors, they can still be very complimentary as long as you know which wines to choose. Tacos Al Pastor – Perlage Rosé 2019 – … Continue reading →

Pairing Wine With Takeout: Chinese Food

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With the first anniversary of initial lockdown orders approaching, we thought now would be a good time to acknowledge something that has been a constant for many of us through the relentless inconsistency of the last year: takeout. While we were forced to rapidly adjust to the reality of no longer being able to leave the house, takeout was there for us, and boy are we grateful. Of course, we can’t mention takeout without recognizing the essential workers who made it possible for us to enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine from the comfort of our sweatpants. We are deeply appreciative for you. … Continue reading →

Vegan Wines, And Pairing Wine With Vegan Food

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The number of vegans has grown drastically in the last few years, and although this lifestyle is becoming more and more common, those who are committed to it are faced with many challenges of which wine is no exception. Here’s the first problem: the farming of conventionally-grown grapes involves a great deal of pesticides and other chemicals which are very harmful to the environment and damage the ecosystem. In addition, all wines are not necessarily vegan. In fact, many of the substances that may be used as fining agents are animal-derived. For example: casein (milk protein), chitin (fiber from crustacean … Continue reading →

A Guide to Vegetarian Pairings

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By Justin McCarter and Donna Meadows Published on The Vegetarian Time  What’s the first thing most people learn about pairing wine with food? “Red with meat, white with chicken or fish.” But what about when the main dish is roasted veggies or a spicy vegetarian stir-fry? We’ve asked wine pourers and importers, grape growers, and restaurateurs for their wine-pairing recommendations for various types of vegetarian cuisine. Their easy-to-follow advice makes choosing a bottle or two a snap, whether you’re serving an Eastern Mediterranean falafel or a spicy Thai curry. White or red? There’s no wrong answer. “So many people think you … Continue reading →