All-American Pairings
Classic Southern Fried Chicken
Made in a dry, crisp style, this lovely rosé offers fragrant strawberry and herb notes.
Pairing: 2010 Etude Pinot Noir Rosé
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Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Cheese Crisps
Jamie Kutch ditched his New York City finance career to undertake a Pinot pilgrimage to western Sonoma, making lovely wines like this tea-and-berry-scented red.
Pairing: 2009 Kutch Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
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Oregon Tuna Melts
Ponzi, one of Oregon’s most respected wineries, makes textbook Pinot Gris. That means fresh nectarine and white peach flavors and zesty acidity.
Pairing: 2010 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris
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Fish-and-Shellfish Chowder
Entirely fermented in barrel, this Chardonnay wraps its flavors of lemon and grapefruit in a rich, creamy texture.
Pairing: 2007 Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres
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Free-Form Chicken Potpie
This Paso Robles Roussanne offers a compelling mix of mineral, almond and melon flavors.
Pairing: 2009 Tablas Creek Vineyard Roussanne
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Smoky Shrimp and Grits
This racy, layered Chardonnay comes from one of Sonoma’s most famous vineyards.
Pairing: 2009 Robert Craig Durell Vineyard Chardonnay
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Cornmeal-Crusted Fish with Green-Tomato Tartar Sauce
Neutral French oak adds weight to this wine’s fragrant peach, pear and apricot notes.
Pairing: 2009 Keswick Vineyards Estate Reserve Viognier
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Cheddar BLT Burgers with Tarragon Russian Dressing
Polished and powerful, this red reveals layers of supple dark chocolate, oak and mocha.
Pairing: 2008 Januik Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Missouri Baby Back Ribs with Apple Slaw
A great introduction to this native variety, with firm black fruit and chunky tannins.
Pairing: 2008 Stone Hill Winery Norton
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Dr Pepper-Glazed Ham with Prunes
The juicy wild berry and herb flavors in this great-value Zinfandel finish with tart acidity.
Pairing: 2009 Foxglove Zinfandel