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April 13, 2018 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Miso Glazed Salmon and Baby Bok Choy with Provence Rosé
Summer, hard earned, has finally arrived. Another Memorial Day weekend marks Americans’ collective hopes for a season filled with fresh food, outdoor living, and delicious wine. What better way to mark the turn towards the solstice than with this savory Japanese take on a Pacific Northwest fish: salmon. Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is frequently employed in the East Asian kitchen. The ingredient was first made famous in America at Nobu with the restaurant’s iconic dish miso-cod. Now, Americans have begun to adapt the ingredient to other uses, including this omega-3 rich fish.
March 9, 2018 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Whole Roasted Trout Stuffed with Fresh Herbs Paired with Vermentino
Warmer nights call for lighter dishes. This whole roasted fish suits an April weeknight because it is easy to prepare and quick to cook. Stuffing it with fresh whole herbs from the farmer’s market gives the trout a sprightly taste of the season. When picking your fish, always look for glassy, not cloudy eyes. The skin should be wet, plump, and glistening, not dry or dehydrated. Try to buy from a proper fishmonger when possible over a grocery store for best quality.
February 9, 2018 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Peas, Lemon, and Leeks Paired with Chablis
As winter recedes unveiling the first shoots of spring, look for lighter dishes to suit the occasion. Since farmers markets won’t runneth over yet, stick with the first vegetables of the season: spring peas. These lovely little orbs should be prepared so their flavor can shine: simply. Lemon zest lends zippy flavor highlights, while leeks and button mushrooms provide a savory foundation to the sprightly white wine sauce. Roasted chicken thighs are always an easy-to-cook, juicy medium on which to paint.
January 5, 2018 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Valentine’s Dinner Menu: New York Strip, Easy Chocolate Mousse and Napa Cabernet
Whether cooking for yourself or a partner, on Valentine’s Day one wants to splurge. But going out to eat is an exercise in frustration as restaurants inflate their prices and create “special” menus to justify doing so. Why not buy top quality meat from your local butcher and pan sear it at home? It’ll cost a fraction of the price, it’s easy to do, and you can serve an extraordinary bottle of wine alongside the steak without the painful price mark-up. Your $200 bottle of wine at home would be $600 at a steakhouse. That’s persuasive math.
December 29, 2017 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Easy Weeknight Beef Chili with California Zinfandel
The holidays have ended, and winter has settled in. The long haul to spring starts now, but rather than pine for warmer days, enjoy the chance to warm up over a bowl of chili and a glass of rich red wine. Beef and beans make for an easy and quick weeknight recipe that even your teenager can make. A little sautéing, toss in some spices, tomatoes, beans, and voilà – dinner is served.
November 17, 2017 | By Written and Kitchen-tested by Lauren Mowery
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Saint-Emilion
Nothing spells “holiday” like a centerpiece rack of lamb on the table. Not only does it look impressive, it’s surprisingly easy to make. With only a handful of ingredients and very little prep time, this recipe lets the meat tell the story. Fresh herbs and garlic merely complement the lamb’s deep flavor. Given the simplicity of the preparation, one has flexibility with side dishes. Mushrooms are a classic partner, especially with right bank Bordeaux, but greens and stuffing pair well, too.
October 27, 2017 | By Coravin
Food and Wine Pairing 101
October 6, 2017 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Roast Turmeric Chicken and Chickpeas with Pinot Noir
November marks the start of holiday excess. Football season, Thanksgiving, office parties. The march towards the year’s culmination leads to overindulgence of both food and drink. So, for this weekday recipe, we turn to the healing powers of turmeric. This root common to Indian cooking has a pale hue when raw, but takes on a deep, finger-staining gold when powdered. It is the spice that gives curry its color, but it lends earthiness rather than heat to dishes. Curcumin is the main active ingredient, known as an antioxidant and for its anti-inflammatory effects. The rest of the dish, composed of roast chicken and protein-packed chickpeas, provides a healthy low-carb foil to the food festivities of the month.
September 4, 2017 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragout and Barolo
Few people anticipate autumn more than the Piedmontese. Fall equals porcini mushroom season, and, notably, the return of the prized edible funghi Tartufo Bianco. Since white truffles don’t grow in the US and acquiring them demands a reputable source and lots of cash, this recipe will focus solely on wild mushrooms. Of course, be our guest if you want to track down a few grams and carefully shave them over the top of a steaming bowl of egg pasta. There’s nothing in the world like sampling the flavor of fresh Tartufo followed by a sip of Nebbiolo.
August 11, 2017 | By Lauren Mowery for Coravin
Peach, Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella Salad with Grillo
May 16, 2017 | By Cristobal Manrique for Coravin
Soul Food & Wine
April 10, 2017 | By Alex Gomez for Coravin
Wine and Cheese Party Pairings
March 30, 2017 | By Alex Gomez for Coravin
The Beautiful Relationship Between Fish and Wine
February 27, 2017 | By Adriana Rivera Sánchez for Coravin
Have Your Birthday Cake and Eat It Too!
February 8, 2017 | By Alex Gómez for Coravin
The New Way to Pair Wine
December 1, 2016 | By Stephanie Almeida for Coravin
Hanukkah Food & Wine Pairings
November 10, 2016 | By Adriana Rivera Sánchez for Coravin
Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairings
September 11, 2016 | By Aliza Kellerman at VinePair
How do you pair oysters with wine?
Oysters are really one of nature’s most magical delicacies. They’re delicious, low in calories, and high in vitamins. Another great thing about oysters is that along with wine, they’re often served as happy hour specials. Now that the sun is setting later and your boss is getting lenient about letting you slip out of the office early on Friday, try and catch a dollar oyster and wine special somewhere near you. Which wine, much like which oyster you should order, depends on your taste:
August 18, 2016 | By Jeff Licciardello at VinePair
Have a great summer with these 13 ice cream truck treat wine pairings
VinePair matched together some of the best frozen treats with the perfect wine. Talk about taking Have A Great Summer to a new level.
August 15, 2016 | By Rayane Belhabri
Back-to-school Wine Pairings
It’s that time of the year – summer break is coming to its end, and children are getting ready to go back to school. That means you should also be getting ready to spend a few evenings helping out with homework. This can easily become a chore, and sipping on a glass wine would definitely ease the pain. Check out our back-to-school wine pairings:
July 14, 2016 | By Aliza Kellerman at VinePair
8 antipasti & wine pairings made in heaven
Antipasti, small bites at the beginning of the meal, are perfect for pairing with wine. Pairing wine and antipasti is fantastic as you can experience several different flavors at the same time, noticing how each different antipasti impacts the wine in your glass and vice versa. Whether you make an antipasti platter at home, or order one while out, here are eight of our favorite wine and antipasti pairings:
June 21, 2016 | By Aliza Kellerman at VinePair
10 Wine Pairings for 90's School Lunch Favorites
The 90’s were fun. We had boy bands without irony, Lisa Frank, and the best freaking snacks. However, all good things must come to an end. With America’s latest bid to get healthy and the general decline of snack culture (that’s something we just made up), some of our favorite treats have become a thing of the past. However, some of our favorite lunchtime vices are still available in grocery stores. Plus, if you get creative and scour Amazon, you should be able to find the rest (we’re looking at you, Dunkaroos).
When you do get your hands on some nostalgic deliciousness, make sure you bring some adulthood to your snacking by moderating your portions drinking wine! Our friends at VinePair crafted their favorite wine/90’s snack pairings for your enjoyment. Sit back, shed a tear for the greater times, and get hungry.
June 13, 2016 | By Aliza Kellerman at VinePair
An illustrated guide to pairing wine & seafood
The perfect seafood dinner can only be improved by adding a stunning ocean view in the background, and a glass of wine on the side. While there are some classic wine and fish pairings out there, we wanted to be extra thorough and make sure that no matter what kind of aquatic dish you’re enjoying, you’re sure to know the right kind of wine to pour. Like any other food, the wine pairings for fish depend on the fish’s texture, taste, and aroma. If that intimidates you, don’t worry: you don’t have to be a marine food expert to enjoy a good fish/wine pairing. We have your back – this guide does all the work for you.
April 8, 2016 | By Aliza Kellerman at VinePair
VinePair: Pairing grilled cheese & wine
Wine and cheese go together so well, at this point, their marriage has almost become a cliché. But when was the last time you sat down with a grilled cheese sandwich and a glass of your favorite vintage? Well, it’s National Grilled Cheese Day, and there’s no better time to expand your wine and cheese consuming repertoire! Try these five wines alongside your favorite fromage sub for an adult version of the best childhood snack... courtesy of VinePair!
April 8, 2016 | By Rayane Belhabri
The Secrets of Food & Wine Pairing
The key to matching food and wine isn’t to be found in the pairing charts you’ve been memorizing, or the red wine-red meat combo you’ve read about so many times. Just as there are hundreds of different ways to make chili, there are hundreds of wine pairing combinations. Remember: there are no absolutes. As with food and wine pairings, only you are the arbiter of what works best. With that said…
March 22, 2016 | By Rayane Belhabri
Which wines to pair with Easter dinner?
Easter this Sunday is the perfect occasion to celebrate, and, obviously, drink some wine! Easter dinner is an absolute food and wine pairing heaven (and my personal favorite), and requires some planning. We’re looking out for you with these traditional Easter dinner dishes paired with wine. So get in the spirit and start pairing!
February 19, 2016 | By Rayane Belhabri
Oscar-winning food & wine pairings
The 88th Academy Awards are taking place this weekend. Whether or not you’re into the ceremony and glam of it all, we love any excuse to sip some wine – and, even better, pair some wine with great food. So for the occasion, we put together this brief list of food and wine pairing ideas for your Oscars’ viewing party. Your guests won’t be disappointed. Read on!
January 27, 2016 | By Rayane Belhabri at Coravin
Counterintuitive Food & Wine Pairings
November 18, 2015 | By Claire Gorman at Coravin
Coravin's Ultimate Holiday Pairing Guide
November 16, 2015 | By Kate Parham Kordsmeier for Coravin
Fall Flavors Wine Pairings
October 28, 2015 | By Rayane Belhabri at Coravin
Wine + Chocolate Pairings
October 22, 2015 | By Kate Parham Kordsmeier for Coravin
Halloween Candy Pairings
October 9, 2015 | By Rayane Belhabri at Coravin
Everyday Food & Wine Pairings
September 24, 2015 | By Kate Parham Kordsmeier for Coravin
Tailgate Pairings
It’s officially Fall, and you know what that means: football season is in full swing, with all of its tailgating glory. But just because the food is decidedly casual doesn’t mean the wine should be an afterthought. So we’ve called in two gaming expertsto help us up the ante on our tailgating game with wine pairings that perfectly complement the most iconic football foods. Take a look!
August 28, 2015 | By Rayane Belhabri at Coravin
Wine and Cheese Pairings
July 24, 2015 | By Rayane Belhabri at Coravin
Brunch & Wine Pairings
June 25, 2015 | By Kate Parham Kordsmeier
Wine Pairings for 4th of July
Celebrating the Fourth of July may be more about casual barbecues and picnic tables littered with juicy burgers and hot dogs, but that doesn’t mean that the wine should be overlooked. So we’ve called in two ‘cue experts— Wesley Disney, beverage director at Atlanta’s upscale barbecue hotspot Smokebelly, and Riley McJilton, GM and beverage director at Dallas’ beloved SMOKE—to help us elevate our cookout game with wine pairings that perfectly complement the most iconic barbecue foods. Take a look!
March 16, 2015 | By Kate Parham Kordsmeier for Coravin
Wine Pairings for Saint Patrick’s Day
December 16, 2014 | By Claire Gorman at Coravin
Wine Pairings for Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight, and Bottlenotes has a few suggestions for what wines you should be pairing!