WINE PAIRINGS FOR WILTED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS WITH BACON
as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo
• Dark, leafy greens are a dinner-time sidedish favorite in the wintertime
• Spinach is a vitamin-packed veggie that can be served raw as a base for a multitude of salads and can also withstand being cooked down and “wilted” to bring out more weight
• Adding heavier earthy elements, such as mushrooms and bacon, create depth and richness
• Different seasonings and spices can also be flexed into the dish with different flavor directions. Add red pepper flakes or curry for an extra kick.
• The addition of mushrooms and bacon add the ability for this vegetable-based dish to wander into the world of red wines.
Messina Hof Estates – Wine Selections for February 2018
Wine Pairings for Wilted Spinach and Mushrooms with Bacon:
• Dark, leafy greens are a dinner-time sidedish favorite in the wintertime
• Spinach is a vitamin-packed veggie that can be served raw as a base for a multitude of salads and can also withstand being cooked down and “wilted” to bring out more weight
• Adding heavier earthy elements, such as mushrooms and bacon, create depth and richness
• Different seasonings and spices can also be flexed into the dish with different flavor directions. Add red pepper flakes or curry for an extra kick.
• The addition of mushrooms and bacon add the ability for this vegetable-based dish to wander into the world of red wines.
Recommended wines:
Private Reserve Chardonnay (dry white with mild oak complexity)
Artist Series Sangiovese (dry Italian-style red with cherry notes)
Private Reserve Pinot Noir (light-bodied dry red with a rustic side)
Private Reserve Cabernet Franc (heavier-bodied dry red with earthy undertones)