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From chili cheeseburgers to Hawaiian-style pineapple-topped burgers, Americans can't get enough of this classic sandwich. In fact, hamburgers top the list as the most popular grilled food, according to the 2001 Weber® GrillWatch™ survey. And, whether you're into bold flavors or basic toppings nothing tops off a burger better than a simple glass of wine. See below for specific pairings.
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Enjoying great food and wine doesn't have to end when the last fork falls at the holiday dinner table. In fact, next day leftovers can be as inspired as the actual holiday food spread. And, just like food, wine can be preserved for 3-5 days by simply recorking and refrigerating. If you have a variety of leftover wines or want to try a new wine with your next-day meal, check out this handy matcher.
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October is National Pizza Month, first designated in 1987 in order to celebrate one of America's most popular foods. And with approximately 3 billion pizzas sold in the U.S. each year, pizza is not only an American favorite - it's an obsession. And whether you're into frozen or delivery, pepperoni or pineapple, nothing pairs better with pizza than a glass of red or white wine.
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Since before the days when Marc Antony first fed grapes to Cleopatra, certain foods, beverages and ingredients developed a reputation as aphrodisiacs and have become intertwined with romance. Even the word “aphrodisiac” – with a nod to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love – conjures up images of magical ingredients and mystical love potions. Not surprisingly, wine tops the list of aphrodisiac beverages. "In today's enlightened times, love potions have more to do with slowing down, relaxing and fully enjoying your senses. Wine is part of the equation because it fosters relaxation," explains Martha Hopkins, author of InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.
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Wine is a delicious beverage to sip with this season's favorite grilled foods. Of course, the best advice in pairing wine with any food is to enjoy the wines you like with the foods you like. But for those seeking a little guidance, try these simple wine pairings the next time one of these favorites hits the grill.
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While bowls of potato chips, pretzels, nuts and other favorites don't usually bring to mind wine as an accompaniment, there are lots of delicious wine and snack food combinations.
Of course, the best advice in pairing wine with any food is to enjoy the wines you like with the foods you like. But for those seeking a little guidance, we offer some delicious pairings for America's favorite snacks.
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Who would've imagined that mesclun mix would become a supermarket staple and iceberg lettuce wedges would make their way back onto upscale restaurant menus? As America's salad tastes have changed, the classics have endured, too. From sensational sides to main dish masterpieces, salads are more popular than ever. "But a lot of people are confused about pairing wines with salads," explains Wine & Spirits contributing writer and wine educator Jordan Mackay. "Vinaigrettes pose the main challenge, as they often contain more acid than a typical table wine, making the wines taste dull and flat. Luckily, this is a challenge that is easy to overcome."
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America is a nation of pasta lovers. Last year alone, we consumed approximately 1.1 billion pounds of pasta. While shapes and sauces abound, marinara is the nation’s favorite sauce, followed by Alfredo and Bolognese. October is National Pasta Month and the perfect occasion for “pastaphiles” and rookies alike to celebrate pasta choices from around the globe. Whether you prefer your pasta baked, boiled, stir-fried or stroganoffed, Sam Gugino, Contributing Editor for Wine Spectator Magazine and author of Cooking to Beat the Clock, proposes simple wine pairings to enhance the flavors of your favorite pasta preparation. Of course you can’t go wrong pairing the foods that you like with the wines that you like, but if you’re looking for suggestions, Sam offers the following advice.
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Carryout. Delivery. Drive-thru. Heat and eat. America is a nation of on-the-go eaters. We’re also a nation of wine lovers. But even after 10 steady years of wine consumption growth in this country, only about 40 percent of wine drinkers say they are likely to enjoy wine at home with takeout.
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Whether your gamewatch gathering is centered around football, baseball, basketball or any other spectator sport, wine is a natural for gametime entertaining. No longer are sporting events classified as “beer only” occasions. According to entertaining experts, more and more fans are opting to sip wine on the sidelines.