Bottles from the Best Blogging Winemakers

By Food & Wine
Updated January 11, 2017
We paired bottles from some of our favorite producers with great F&W recipes.
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2007 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir

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La bauge au-dessus means "the wallow up above," a reference, perhaps, to the wine's high-elevation origins. It's dominated by berry and cherry flavors with an alluring, green tea–like, savory edge.

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Pairing: Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam

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2007 Hugel et Fils Cuvée Les Amours Pinot Blanc

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Thanks to aromas of green apple and pear, and a fairly weighty palate, this nicely built Pinot Blanc is a great alternative for those who like unoaked Chardonnay.

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Pairing: Angel-Hair Pasta with Crab and Country Ham

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2008 Boom Boom! Syrah

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Big, rich fruit, lots of power; this Washington state wine's name is entirely appropriate.

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Pairing: Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon

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2007 L'Ecole No 41 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Syrah

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Don't be fooled by the playful label (which features an eight-year-old's watercolor)—this is a very serious wine. A classic New World–style Syrah, it delivers a cascade of luscious dark fruit, spice and oak flavors encased in ripe, chewy tannins.

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Pairing: Cumin-Spiced Burgers with Harissa Mayo

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2007 Buena Vista Chardonnay

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Buena Vista's estate-harvested Chardonnay is classic California in style: butter, nut, toast and vanilla flavors with a rich texture.

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Pairing: Grilled Scallops with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa

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2008 Cuvaison Chardonnay

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Cuvaison has been crafting delicious, dependable wines for more than four decades. This beautiful Chardonnay is soft and fruity, with fine acidity and a finish that lingers.

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Pairing: Squid Pizza with Saffron Aioli

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2007 Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône Réserve

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In the southern Rhône, 2007 was extraordinary, for wines at every price.

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Pairing: Basil-Crusted Leg of Lamb with Lemon Vinaigrette

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2007 Grgich Hills Chardonnay

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Mike Grgich has been king of the opulent, balanced California Chardonnay since the 1970s. His full-bodied 2007 is peach-scented and floral, with a pronounced minerality that keeps it elegant.

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Pairing: Boudin Blanc with Leeks and Mustard Sauce

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2009 Sokol Blosser Ros&eacte; of Pinot Noir

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American wine regions tend to produce softer, more fruity dry rosés than European regions, making U.S. rosés a good complement to tangy dishes.

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Pairing: Green Tomatoes with Pistachio Relish

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