Wine Pairings for Dishes with Broccoli as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Broccoli is America’s favorite vegetable according to a survey by Green Giant. It is one of the most versatile vegetables prepared in many different ways and can work with any wine depending on preparation! Broccoli served raw or blanched tastes lean […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Greens as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Wine Pairings for Greens Think “green” wines when pairing with greens! (White wines come from green grapes.) Dark, leafy pungent greens like Mustard, Turnip or Collard Greens are easily interchanged in recipes. Collard Green carries a flavor weight that pairs nicely […]
Wine Pairings for Edamame as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo 5 Tips for Edamame with Wine Wine Pairings for Edamame Edamame is a great wine tasting snack – and it is healthy and just happens to be veggie! It has fiber, antioxidants and vitamin K. It has a natural herbal pea sweetness […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Peppers as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo 5 Tips for Pairing Wine with Peppers: Texas is known for peppers – hot and sweet. The extremes give us great diversity of wine choices! Raw peppers are high in acid so pair with high acid wines. Try Messina Hof […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Winter Squash as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Wine & Winter Squash: Planning your holiday menu? This is a yummy side to include. Baked squash has a natural sweetness in flavor which is enhanced by sweet spices and wine. If prepared savory style with herbs, grains or sautéed […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Jujube as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Wine & Jujube (Chinese Red Date): Dates do not grow in our area but Jujube’s do and dried jujube’s taste just like dates! Pit them just like dates before using in a recipe. Use them in any recipe calling for dates. […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Southern Peas as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Wine & Southern Peas: Why do they pair well with wine? They have a high level of protein and starch which give balance to acids in wines. When do you use them? In winter, try them in a curry sauce […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Blackberries as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo 5 Things to Know: Use blackberries fresh or frozen and in sweet or savory dishes. Blackberries are a common descriptor for wines, especially Bordeaux reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot), Primitivo and wines with black fruit jammy flavors. These are […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Plums as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Plums are more of a texture and taste food rather than flavor. They can be sweet to tart, have a waxy surface and crisp meaty texture. Different plums have different flavors that range from a woody lemon to apple. It is […]
Wine Pairings for Dishes with Native Redbuds as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo & Merrill Bonarrigo Dark, leafy greens are easily interchanged in recipes. Swiss Chard is more flavorful green that carries flavor weight that pairs nicely with red wines. My favorite is rainbow as I love the colors of stems and veins. Cooking Swiss Chard […]