Pairing of the Day: April 21-25, 2014

Pairing: Ripe, full-bodied white wine: 2011 Ericina Catarratto from Sicily, 2012 Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier or 2012 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay.

Pairing: Citrusy, light-bodied white wine: 2012 Forstreiter Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner, 2012 Vidigal Vinho Verde or 2012 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner.

Pairing: Structured, rich red wine: 2010 Li Veli Passamante Salice Salentino, 2011 Ruca Malen Malbec Reserva or 2011 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon.

Pairing: Loire Valley Chenin Blanc: 2012 François Chidaine Montlouis Clos du Breuil.

Pairing: Spicy, dark-berried Cabernet Sauvignon: 2011 Justin or 2010 Eberle.