Ratatouille dish for pairing with Merlot from Cameron Hughes Wine

Ratatouille Wine Pairing Recipe for Merlot

Ratatouille by CH Wine. Savor the classic flavors of Ratatouille, where roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs meet, perfectly complemented by the smooth richness of our Lot 886 Merlot. A delightful pairing that elevates every bite and sip, creating a symphony of taste that’s simply unforgettable. Download Ratatouille Recipe…

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5 Questions for Chris Lafleur About Pairing Wine and Food

From salt, acid, fat, and sweets in your favorite cuisines, to the wines that pair best with dishes that include those ingredients, Certified Sommelier and CHW Tasting Panel guru Chris Lafleur offers sound advice on pairing wine and food. By CHW Team By now, if you haven’t seen…

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Lemon Bars: A Perfect Pairing for Prosecco

Lemon Bars by CH Wine Elevate your Prosecco experience with our irresistible lemon bar recipe, a delightful pairing to complement Prosecco’s exquisite flavors. Download Lemon Bar Recipe (pdf) Servings: 4 (16 individual bars) Prep Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: Easy Rating: ★★★★★ INGREDIENTS Curd: 2 Lemons, zested and juiced…

Citrus Salad Recipe paired with Cameron Hughes Lot 836

Citrus Salad Recipe Pairing from Cameron Hughes

Citrus Salad by CH Wine Looking for the perfect pairing to complement our sweet and refreshing Moscato? Try this Citrus Salad recipe! The combination of tangy citrus fruits, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and zesty vinaigrette perfectly balances the sweetness of our Lot 836 Moscato. Download Citrus Salad Recipe (pdf)…

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A Guide to Pairing: Sangiovese

Sangiovese, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello, Super Tuscan… A bit about Sangiovese: Known as “The Blood of Jupiter” (Latin: sanguis Jovis).  Full stop.  Pretty epic. Much like Pinot or Nebbiolo, Sangiovese is a terroir star!  Although plantings outside of Italy are practically non-existent at this stage, each region of…

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A Guide to Pairing: Moscato d’Asti

Hot on the heels of International Sauvignon Blanc Day is World Moscato Day! Herein lies our guide for pairing with Moscato d’Asti wines, to be more specific… A bit about Moscato d’Asti: Likely born in Egypt, traced back documented to the Greeks, Muscat grapes might be one of…

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A Guide to Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

A global holiday for a global grape, but what to eat alongside it!? Well, per usual, here we go! A bit about Sauvignon Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc is the mother of Cabernet Sauvignon (the father being Cabernet Franc), and is wild by name and nature; “sauvignon” comes from “sauvage”…

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A Guide to Pairing: Malbec

A Guide to pairing Malbec to say “Happy World Malbec Day!”. Today we’re celebrating this momentous occasion with another installment in our pairing series.  Without further ado… A bit about Malbec: While one of the notorious blenders of Bordeaux, Malbec’s fame actually came from its second home –…

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A Guide to Pairing: Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Learn to pair Cotes du Rhone Blanc (white wines) In the Southern Rhône, three red grapes dominate the landscape; Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.  In the North, three white grapes do the same; Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Now that’s not to say the north only makes white wines, and…

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A Guide to Pairing: California-styled Chardonnay

When we started this series last year, we never thought it’d take us this long to get to the bread and butter of white wines (pun intended), Chardonnay.  Why might you ask?  Well, it’s tough to say exactly, but what it ultimately came down to is the vast…