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Easy Brisket and Wine Pairing

Juicy, sweet, and smoky: brisket is a barbecue staple. Encrusted in caramelized barbecue sauce and a smoky char, it is especially delicious with medium-bodied, fruit-forward red wines. Read on for our recipe and the options for brisket and wine pairing. This combo is so easy to prepare, you’ll have extra time to make side dishes! …

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Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian

Blackbird Vineyards: Pioneering Bordeaux Right Bank-Style Blends in Napa

At Blackbird Vineyards, you won’t find flashy marketing, or extravagant tasting experiences. Its winemakers, Kyle Mizuno and Aaron Pott, have just one focus: exceptional, terroir-driven wines. From triple-sorting grapes to calibrating barrel toasting, they are meticulous about their craft. We had the opportunity to review the Blackbird Vineyards wine portfolio. Here’s a closer look. Bordeaux …

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Spaghetti and Wine Pairing

The Unexpected Spaghetti and Wine Pairing that will Change Your Dinner Game

We’ve all heard that spaghetti pairs well with Chianti. Acidic tomato sauce needs an equally acidic wine to go with it. But what if you find Chianti to be too tart? Its tannins too coarse? Here’s a different spaghetti and wine pairing that will change your dinner game. Our Favorite Spaghetti and Wine Pairing: Negroamaro …

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