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All-American Pairings

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Updated May 15, 2017
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Classic Southern Fried Chicken

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The juicy wild berry and herb flavors in this great-value Zinfandel finish with tart acidity.

Pairing: 2009 Foxglove Zinfandel

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1 of 10 Classic Southern Fried Chicken
2 of 10 Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Cheese Crisps
3 of 10 Oregon Tuna Melts
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