Perfect Lunch Pairings

Whether you’re going on an old-fashioned picnic or setting up on the patio, it’s the perfect wine pairing snacks that make way to great conversation! Bring a little something for everyone and get a good variety of tasty foods going. When pairing, a few basic rules to remember are:

1. Most white wines go really well with lemon or lime.
2. If you have an acidic wine, pair it with a salty dish.
3. Sweet wines go really well with the tart, bitter, or sharp flavors.
4. Pairing richness with richness is also a wonderful experience.

Savoring a robust, heavily structured, deeply flavored red wine with high-fat morsels is the stuff of legends. Just know, that everybody tastes things a bit differently—which is what makes life so interesting! Don’t be afraid to experiment with your own food pairings…who knows, you could discover a whole new wine and food dish that you’ll go down in history for! With that, here are a few lunch pairings to get you started…

Smoky 3 Cheese Fondue with Toasted Garlic Buttered Croissants

Ok, you can’t have a pairing without cheese…can you? Well, if you’re not a cheese fan, there’s bound to be at least one in your group. And hey, paired with the right wine, you could even come to hold a new appreciation for the odiferous delight. Try this with our White Wine Blend for a lovely energizing, yet smooth experience.

Quick Kalamata Tapenade Recipe

A rich olive spread to put on top of a simple bread or cracker will be quite impressive to your palate. It’s easy to make and will probably be one of the first things to go after the snacking starts—so be sure to make plenty! Pair with Rosella’s Red Wine Blend for a nice taste of twang.

Red Wine Steak with Caramelized Vegetables

A marinade full of zesty garlic, vinegar, shallots, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and parsley is the perfect way to a warm gathering full of fun and good times. This recipe can easily be altered to smaller, thinner slices of the perfect hors-d’oeuvres. Try incorporating a few dark, rich olives for added intrigue and flavor. Coupled with our rich 2013 Merlot, it will have your guests impressed, deeply satisfied and coming back for more.

Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée

Having a little dessert to go along with your assortment of healthy, yet tasty morsels is a good idea! This recipe is rich, dramatic and totally unforgettable. Your friends and family will thank you for taking a little time to put it together. Let it be a surprise when everyone has had a chance to savor all your other well-thought-out pairings. Make plenty of this little tart and try it with Rosella’s 2013 Zinfandel, which will wonderfully complement with its deep and jammy flavors.

~ See you at Rosella’s