Eating in Wine Country

Sommeliers often travel to scout new wines, discovering restaurants along the way.

Alsace

Michaël Engelmann of San Francisco’s Gary Danko always goes to Caveau Morakopf in Niedermorschwihr for its traditional choucroute.

Campania

Shelley Lindgren of San Francisco’s A16 stops by Da Nonna Sceppa in Paestum for fresh seafood, like the calamari with zucchini-basil puree.

New Zealand

The valley views (and wines) at the outdoor Veranda Cafe at Stonyridge Vineyards on Waiheke Island wowed Chad Ellegood of Chicago’s Tru.

Wine Advice & Pairings:

15 Wine-Pairing Tips

Recipes from Top Sommeliers

Wine Country Recipes from Around the World

More Tips from Top Sommeliers:

• Easy-to-Find Value Wines
• Syrah-Braised Short Ribs
• Wines for Takeout
• Most Wine-Friendly Food: Roast Chicken
• Best Cocktail: Sidecar
• Reliable Importers
• Eating in Wine Country
• Next Great Wine Regions
• The Glories of Greece
• Beer & Cheese
• Brit Book Gods
• Wine-Shop Stars
• Must-Have Glasses
• Easy Wine Remedies

Published October 2009