Wine and food pairings

You certainly know and enjoy several Californian wines among the best sellers, but the legendary region also produces high-end cuvées to treat yourself. As spring approaches, we’re taking you on a tour of the region through 12 wines for all budgets.

The heritage of the Sartori estate is at the heart of the Valpolicella appellation, in the north-east of Italy. Discover its century-old know-how thanks to four unique cuvées and some pairing ideas to make them shine.

No need to run to the restaurant to proclaim your love or walk around with a heart-shaped box and a flamboyant bouquet under your arm. All you need is a little extra for your evening at home, whatever your situation. And lucky for you, we’ve got ideas.

Everyone’s heard or used the expression “food and wine pairing.” Most people know some of the basic principles and may even have their own winning combos, but what about the mismatches that can sour a tasting experience? 

We all crave some much-needed simplicity after the holidays, looking to give our waistband and wallet a break. But what if we still spoiled ourselves, just a little, with a good wine and instead dialed it down on the food with a simple and comforting dish. Pasta and Chianti after a day of ski? We say si.

Panettone, polenta, prosciutto; many are the delights shared by Italian families during the holidays. To accompany all these festive dishes, prosecco and vino are of course the way to go. Take inspiration from the country's traditions with the renowned Ruffino estate to celebrate the Italian way.

For a fun fall evening at home, we propose embarking on a little US West Coast trip through 5 varieties, from Pinot to Merlot. On top of becoming somewhat of a wine pro with these main grapes, you’ll find pairing ideas to sharpen your skills as a chef as well.

We often talk about aperitifs, but the end of the meal is just as important. That’s when we linger at the table to chat around a decadent finale, whether dessert or cheese, with no other dish or commitment in sight. Spotlight on port, to take you from start to grand finale.

The change of season is subtle but it’s there; you can feel it in the air. For foodies, autumn might be the most beautiful season because markets are full of freshness, yet it feels appropriate to go back to slow-cooked dishes. Paired with a chianti, it’s enough to rejoice over cooler days.

Tired of the same old traditional Thanksgiving turkey? Fall is the perfect time to breathe new life into your cooking! These recipes are super simple and easy to make, plus they’ll leave you plenty of time to mingle with your guests.

Chef Paul Toussaint from the restaurant Kamúy is here to put us in the holiday spirit. He recounts stories of his Christmases in Haiti as a child, the feasts he now cooks for his family, and the recipe for his famous rum and pineapple ham—served with ti-punch, of course.

Among the most popular rosés according to customer reviews, Grand Sud rosé is now offered in a new eco-friendly container integrating 25% recycled plastic. It's the perfect opportunify to discover or rediscover this delicious wine ideal as an aperitif and with a wide variety of dishes.