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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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Wilted Spinach with Lemon Pasta
pasta | uncommon white varieties | vegetarian

Wilted Spinach with Lemon Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

We paired this dish with a 2014 Domaine De Cantagrils Picpoul de Pinet we received as a sample. You can read about the pairing in my post Need a Valentine’s Wine? As You Wish or learn a bit more about this varietal in Exploring the Wine Glass. 

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Bacon, Onion and Broccoli Pasta
pasta | Pinot Noir | Rosé

Bacon, Onion and Broccoli Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this meal with a 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir. You can read about the pairing in my post Need a Valentine’s Wine? As You Wish .

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Frittata Primavera
Casseroles | pasta | Sparkling

Frittata Primavera

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired this with a 2012 Lichen Estate Blanc de Gris. I discuss this wine in further detail along with the pairing in my blog post  #WIYG this #NationalDrinkWineDay? I’m Lichen This Sparkling!

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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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Lori’s Chicken Diane
chicken | pasta

Lori’s Chicken Diane

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022
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Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage
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Pumpkin Pasta with Sausage

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

I’m at it again. Well, honestly, once you make one pumpkin dish, you need to make a second since the pumpkin puree can is so large! Wine pairing suggestions: White – Pinot Grigio, crisp Chardonnay, Riesling from Alsace Red – Syrah, lighter Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Malbec

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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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Peanut Butter Pasta
chicken | pasta | red wine other

Peanut Butter Pasta

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

This dinner was prepared in honor of Open That Bottle Night (#OTBN) and was paired with 2013 Nostre Pais by Michel Gassier.

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake
pasta | samples | Zinfandel

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

We paired the pumpkin pasta with a 2015 Ammunition Wines Badgerhound Zinfandel.

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Mediterranean Pasta Bake
pasta | Pinot Noir

Mediterranean Pasta Bake

Byexploringthewineglass August 19, 2022

I was participating in a group Twitter chat for #winePW and was challenged (it’s a tough life, I know) to pair a biodynamic Pinot Noir with a dish. The most suggested pairings are typically, pork, dishes with mushrooms, game dishes and ham. All of which I do not eat. When I was deciding what to…

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    • Published Articles
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    • 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
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  • Contact Lori
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