Each week, Chef Chris Chisholm shares a dinner recipe alongside the perfect wine to match. These wines are generally available to taste during our weekend wine tastings!!
Chris brings a rare combination to the table — he's a Certified Specialist of Wine, a graduate of Boston University's Wine Studies and Winemaking programs, and a trained chef from Cook Street School of Culinary Arts in Denver. He has worked as a personal chef and chef instructor, which means his pairings are as practical as they are delicious.
New recipes and pairings drop every week. Browse below, find one that inspires you, and stop in or give us a call and we'll have the bottle ready.
Turkish Meat Kebobs
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This dish is warming and savory with fresh notes of lemon. A light red wine such as Beaujolais or Valpolicella, slightly chilled, would be a lovely pairing.
Alternatively a lemony, bright white wine with medium-rich body is a great choice as well. Greek Assyrtiko or Italian Falanghina fit that profile perfectly.
Another great white choice is Chenin Blanc. Hailing from the Loire Vally in France, our featured wine this week from Husch Vineyards in Mendocino California shows off the grape beautifully. Bright citrus notes along with ripe fruits and minerals, the wine shows itself to be a versatile choice for many recipes.
Wiener Schnitzel
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If you were having this dish in Germany, you might pick a Grüner Veltliner. The wine is bright with citrus notes and a dry mineral finish. Cross the border into Italy and a Pinot Grigio would be a classic choice. The wine is a bit more ripe and full than Grüner with notes of apple and pears but shares the bright acidity with a longer finish.
We are featuring one of my favorite wines in the shop this week that would also pair great with this recipe. Samas is a wine from Sardinia that blends Vermentino and Chardonnay. Notes of stone fruit, citrus and flowers leap from the glass. Lively acidity gives the wine structure and freshness and a notable minerality provides a long, dry finish.
Sole Wrapped Asparagus with a Lemon Beurre Blanc
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A light white or rosé wine would be best with this recipe. This week we are featuring a Provençal rosé from Domaine de la Fouquette. The wine is fragrant and intense with notes of citrus and red berries. This refreshing wine will perfectly compliment this dish!
Zucchini and Lemon Pasta
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The recipe is versatile enough to go with a range of white wines. Try it with one of our featured wines this week, Le Petit Saint Jacques from St Jacques d’Albas. This wine is a blend of typical Southern Rhone grapes Rolle (Vermentino) and Viognier. The wine is has expressive notes of apricot, white flowers and almonds and provides a citrus freshness on the palate. Serve with pastas, fish and other light dishes.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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For this recipe, a light, refreshing profile would be perfect. This week we are featuring a unique white wine from Jo Pithon, a Loire Valley winemaker. The Voyage dans les Vignes ‘Pesked’ is a blend of the white grape (80%) Melon de Bourgogne and a red grape (20%) Grolleau, though there is no skin contact, so the wine remains white. The wine shows lots of minerality and some notable texture due to lees contact. You will find many reasons to enjoy this wine with a variety of dishes.
Grilled Chicken Shwarma
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This week we are featuring Cantine Mucci Valentino Pecorino. This wine from Abruzzo Italy is full of tropical notes, especially peach. The wine is fresh and bright with a dry mineraly finish and will refresh the warming spices of this recipe.
Pesto Risotto a la Caprese
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Our featured white wine this week would be a great pairing with this recipe. The Gaspard Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire region of Touraine (vs the more familiar Sancerre). This wine is exactly what you’re looking for in a summer beverage- citrus, apple and minerality in a crisp, dry package. Enjoy this all summer long with seafood, cheeses and other light dishes.
Bucatini All’amatriciana
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Red wine is always a good choice with pasta sauces. This week we are featuring a Nebbiolo from the Piedmont region. Cantina San Matteo Nebbiolo is a young and fresh expression of the grape. It shows some of the typical notes of flowers and cherry. On the palate, dark fruits and savory flavors shine and finish with the fruit driven tannins. The wine is aged in stainless steel, making for light and easy-drinking Nebbiolo.