Recipes, wine pairings, and a taste for the extraordinary

Bring on the Bolognese - with a wine made for Italian food.

Sangiovese’s natural acidity and savory character make it an exceptional food wine. Pour a glass alongside this hearty Pasta Bolognese. We’ve included an easy recipe that makes the perfect pairing for this latest vintage.

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Grilled Salmon & Vampire Chardonnay: A Pairing to Savor

Our latest Vampire Gourmet recipe is paired with the bright, award-winning character of Vampire Chardonnay. Discover why buttery grilled salmon and crisp California Chardonnay are a match destined to live forever.

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Pizza Night With The Count

Mortals have long believed that pizza is a peasant's food — a disc of bread, sauce, and cheese, unworthy of a 500-year-old palate. I confess I once believed the same. Then I took a good whiff of a Merlot beside a slice of pepperoni, and I understood: some of the finest pairings in this world require no white tablecloth. Only good company, and the right bottle.

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