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Exploring the Wine Glass
Exploring the Wine Glass
I'll never tell you what to drink, but I'll always share what's in my glass©

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Ratatouille
cabernet franc | vegetarian

Ratatouille

Byexploringthewineglass January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

We paired this dish with a 2015 Paracombe Cabernet Franc. This is a very special bottle to me. It represents how amazing the wine community is.  I saw that Cathie Schafer posted about this Cabernet Franc on Instagram. I commented how I had never had an Australian Cab Franc and she replied asking for my…

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Colby Jack Mac & Cheese
cabernet franc | pasta

Colby Jack Mac & Cheese

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with a 2012 Ehler’s Estate Cabernet Franc. You can read about the pairing in my post When Will Some Day Be? Open That Bottle Now. ~Sláinte!

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Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken
cabernet franc | chicken | samples

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with a 2013 Ehler’s Estate Cabernet Franc. Our tasting notes can be found on Delectable and a detailed post titled, “A Tale of Two Francs” can be found here.

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Pasta Carbonara
cabernet franc | pasta

Pasta Carbonara

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

This is one of my favorite meals to make. It is so simple and quick to pull together and it is always a crowd pleaser.  Another fantastic thing about this meal, is that it is super easy to modify the amount of ingredients to make it as a single serving or for a full family….

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Spinach Quiche
cabernet franc | Casseroles | vegetarian

Spinach Quiche

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with Dracaena Wines 2016 Reserve Plummer Vineyard Cabernet Franc.

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Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Pork
cabernet franc | sandwiches

Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Pork

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

I know instapot is the new kitchen gadget, but we still use the good old fashioned crock pot! Make it for two or for a party, This delicious meal takes no effort and is a crowd pleaser! We paired this delicious and easy to make meal with Dracaena Wines 2017 Classic Cabernet Franc. With the…

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Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Pizza
cabernet franc | pizza

Arugula and Balsamic Glaze Pizza

Byexploringthewineglass August 18, 2022

Yes, I know… Another pizza recipe. But in all honesty, can you ever have too many pizza recipes? I don’t think so. This one is a summer time pie. It can be made using the oven or the grill. We paired this pizza with Dracaena Wines Reserve Plummer Vineyard Cabernet Franc.

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  • About Lori
  • Blog
    • Cab Franc
    • In Our Glass
    • Out and About
    • Published Articles
    • Pursue Your Passion
    • Random Thoughts
    • Science
    • TV Segments
    • Wine and Food
    • Winephabet Street
  • Podcast
  • Recipes by Food
    • appetizers
    • casseroles
    • chicken
    • finger food
    • Mexican
    • pasta
    • pizza
    • sandwiches
    • vegetables
    • vegetarian
  • Recipes by Wine
    • Red Wines
      • Cabernet Franc
      • Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Grenache
      • Italian Wine
      • Malbec
      • Merlot
      • Petite Sirah
      • Pinot Noir
      • Syrah
      • Tempranillo
      • Zinfandel
    • Rosé
    • Sparkling
    • White Wines
      • Chardonnay
      • Riesling
      • Uncommon White Varieties
  • Services
  • Contact Lori
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