October is #MerlotMe month. A reason to celebrate the greatness of the Merlot varietal and its versatility when it comes to food pairings. Merlot can pair well with salmon, chicken, lamb, duck, and one of my favorites “Roasted Pork Loin and Brandy Prune Sauce.”
The Wine Pairing Weekend group will be sharing their Merlot and food pairings Saturday, October 14 at 11am EDT on Twitter (join the conversation by using hashtag #WinePW) and blogging about their Merlot tastings and pairings, check out their adventures at the end of this post.…
When I think of Chianti, images of vineyards in Tuscany, rolling hills, ancient stone estates, and pasta with Ragù all come to my mind. It does seem everyone “knows” Chianti, it’s that Italy red wine, pretty affordable and pairs great with pizza and pasta. But do you really “know” Chianti? Unless you have studied Italian wine or maybe come from Tuscany, chance are there is more to learn about Chianti and worth knowing before you reach for your next bottle of “that Italian red wine” called Chianti….
