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5 Unique, Easy & Fancy Wine Pairing Appetizers

August 22, 2017 · by Amy Lieberfarb ·

Sparkling wine with a salty snack… Chardonnay with citrus chicken… a nice Syrah with grilled meat. Yes, please.

A list of top rated, easy and delicious wine pairing appetizers that will make you smile and have guests showering you with compliments at your next wine party.

Enhance the flavors of both the food and the wine by balancing them together well.

Perhaps you planned a quiet night at home with the significant other… have a crowd coming over for the big game… or are planning a food and wine themed soiree…

These recipes make preparation a snap and still wow your taste buds when paired with the right bottle.

A TIP FROM THE PRO’S: These recipes taste better when prepared with love… and with a glass of wine in hand. Just sayin’.

5 Fancy Wine Pairing Appetizers

Quick + Easy + Delicious + Wine Friendly.

Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures… Chin Chin

1.) Asparagus + Prosciutto
Lemon Zest + Dijon + Olive Oil

Wine Suggestion: Pinot Gris

2.) Spiced Pork Belly + Kabobs
Tomato + Arugula +
Raspberry Balsamic Glaze

Wine Suggestion: Zinfandel

3.) Caviar + Toast
+ Creamy Butter

Wine Suggestion: Champagne

4.) Polenta Cake + Slow Cooked Beef
Red Wine Sauce + Parsley
+ Creme Fraiche

Wine Suggestion: Pinot Noir

5.) Grilled Shrimp + Rosemary Skewers
White Wine + Lemon
+ Olive Oil + Garlic

Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay

 

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