Wines

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Red Wine	Description	Common Pairings
Cabernet Sauvignon	Cabernet Sauvignon is among the world's finest red wines, named after the grape from which it is produced. It has a bold, rich and complex flavor that goes well with lamb, beef, cheddar cheese, brie and chocolate. Cabernet...More	Recipes: Focaccia Bread Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coffee Liqueur Spicy Salsa Chocolate Matzoh Clusters Ingredients: beef, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cherries, chocolate, flank steak
Chianti	Sometimes called the "Bordeaux of Italy", Chianti is a red wine from the Chianti region in Tuscany, Italy. It is made from a blend of grapes that consists of 75%-100% Sangiovese, up to 20% of approved red grapes such as...More	Recipes: Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Grilled Vegetable Platter Chili Mac Casserole Coconut Pork with Lime Lamb Vindaloo Ingredients: beef, eggplant, fava beans, fontina cheese, gouda cheese, lamb
Merlot	Merlot is a red wine made from the Merlot grape, which is mainly grown in France, California (United States), and Italy. It is also grown, but to a a lesser extent, in Australia, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Switzerland, South Africa,...More	Recipes: Focaccia Bread Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coffee Liqueur Spicy Salsa Chocolate Matzoh Clusters Ingredients: beef, chocolate, mint, parmesan cheese, plums, romano cheese
Pinot Noir	Pinot Noir is a light, red wine made from the grape of the same name. The grape is mainly associated with the Burgundy region of France, but is grown worldwide in cool regions. The color of Pinot Noir can...More	Recipes: Hot Tuna Burgers Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Chicken Empanadas Cajun Chicken Ingredients: brie, chicken, cinnamon, cloves, goat cheese, lamb
Port	Also known as Vinho do Porto or Porto, port wine is a sweet Portuguese wine produced with grapes grown and processed in the Douro Valley region in northern Portugal. Port is a fortified wine, which means that some distilled...More	Recipes: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coffee Liqueur Chocolate Matzoh Clusters Ingredients: bleu cheese, caramel sauce, cheddar cheese, chocolate
Red Bordeux	Red Bordeux, called claret in the United Kingdom, refers to a red wine produced in the Bordeux region of France. White Bordeux varieties exist, however, red comprises nearly 90% of the wines produced in the Bordeux region. Red...More	Recipes: Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Chili Mac Casserole Lamb Vindaloo Teriyaki Strip Steaks Ingredients: beef, capers, duck, filet mignon, flank steak, lamb
Red Zinfandel	Red Zinfandel is a red wine made from the zinfandel grape, including its red skin, and considered an American classic. Research indicates that the zinfandel grape may have originated in Italy, but it is now primarily grown in California. More	Recipes: Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Chili Mac Casserole Teriyaki Strip Steaks Ingredients: beef, Muenster cheese, tomato sauce
Syrah	Syrah is a dark, red wine made from a grape of the same name, originating in France. It is also referred to as Shiraz, a synonym. It is mostly known as Syrah in the United States, Europe, Chile and...More	Recipes: Spinach-Stuffed Salmon Horseradish crusted Salmon Ingredients: beets, cheddar cheese, currants, hazelnuts, oregano, sage

White Wine	Description	Common Pairings
Chablis	Chablis is a type of white wine made from Chardonnay grapes, that come from the Chablis section of Burgundy, France. The grapes are grown in a rocky soil. Its crisp, floral, light and fruity flavor comes from the Kimmerdigan limestone...More	Recipes: Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Chicken Empanadas Cajun Chicken Cajun Chicken Pasta Ingredients: chicken, oysters
Chardonnay	Chardonnay is a usually dry, white wine that goes well with shellfish or poultry. It can even go well with a light meat dish of red meat. Brie, Provolone or Gruyere make good cheese pairings. Some chardonnays can...More	Recipes: Homemade Pesto Swedish Apple Pie Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Coconut Pork with Lime Ingredients: almonds, apples, asiago cheese, basil, brie, chicken
Pinot Blanc	Pinot Blanc is a white wine named for the pinot blanc grape, which is basically a genetic mutation of the pinot noir grape. This wine is often confused with Chardonnay although the two wines are not related. Pinot...More	Recipes: Plantain Tortillas Spinach Omelette Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Cheddar Curry Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: chicken, egg(s), heavy cream, light cream, oysters, ricotta cheese
Pinot Gris/Grigio	Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are white wines that come from the same grape, that just have different names. The wine is called Pinot Grigio in Italy and California, while it is called Pinot Gris in France. The Pinot...More	Recipes: Grilled Vegetable Platter Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Chicken Empanadas Cajun Chicken Ingredients: aubergines, chicken, eggplant, pesto
Riesling	Pronounced Reez-ling, Riesling is a white wine produced from the Riesling grape, which is believed to be native to Germany. Riesling grapes do well in California and Germany, but the grapes are also grown in Australia, New Zealand, Austria, and...More	Recipes: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Coffee Liqueur Chocolate Matzoh Clusters Pears Ingredients: apricots, chocolate, duck, ginger, gouda cheese, pears
Sauvignon Blanc	Savignon Blanc is a white wine with French origins and a soft smoky flavor and pronounced herbal and apple flavors, which goes well with stews and thick sauces. New Zealand is now a top producer of Sauvignon blancs. It...More	Recipes: Swedish Apple Pie Penne with Asparagus Cream Sauce Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Easy Apple Pie Ingredients: apples, asparagus, chicken, chives, coriander, feta cheese
White Bordeux	White Bordeux refers to any white wine produced in the humid, calcium-rich soil of the Bordeux region of France. White Bordeux is typically made from a blend of several grapes, typically consisting of 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 80% Sémillon. ...More	Recipes: Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Chili Mac Casserole Coconut Pork with Lime Ingredients: beef, chicken, kidney beans, lamb, pork, turkey

Blush Wine	Description	Common Pairings
White Zinfandel	White Zinfandel is a pale, rose-colored wine made from the zinfandel grape. The zinfandel grape itself is red, so white zinfandel is made from these grapes with the skin removed. The resulting wine is light and very sweet....More	Recipes: Pollo (Chicken) Ole Dom Yam Gai Coconut Pork with Lime Chicken Empanadas Cajun Chicken Ingredients: chicken, heavy cream, light cream, Muenster cheese, pork, salmon