Wow, talk about being ridiculously behind even doing a monthly post (the weekly post attempt obviously being a failure). It must be because I’m getting older and time is moving more quickly. We’ve done the latest recipe, and hopefully will be posting soon (it’s Peppercorn & Sage-Crusted Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple & Bacon Orzo which is going to get into the top twenty, haven’t figured out what to do remove yet though).
Also coming up we have Roasted Veggie & Ham Fritatta, Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops, and a Petite Syrah!
Until then, here are some wine pairings with spices and herbs…if you find you’re using a lot of one of the below in your recipes, you really can’t go wrong with pairing them with the below:
Black pepper: Sparkling wine, Gewurztraminer, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Cinnamon: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Cloves: Gewurztraminer, Oaky Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
Ginger: Unoaked Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Nutmeg, Mace: Oaky Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
Paprika: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel
Anise: Viognier, Pinot Noir
Caraway: Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Cumin: Rose’, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo
Mustard: Chardonnay, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, Zinfandel
Red Pepper: Rose’, Riesling, Unoaked Chardonnay
Cardamom: Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Pinot Noir
Coriander: Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine, Riesling, Viognier, Syrah
Fennel: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Saffron: Chardonnay, rose’, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Sage: Merlot, Syrah, Pinto Noir, Syrah
Tumeric: Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Syrah
