PINOT NOIR AND FOOD
When it comes to food, Pinot Noir is the most versatile wine on the planet. Contemporary French and Northern California cuisines provide the clearly defined and elegant flavors that best suit Pinot Noir. At the same time, Pinot Noir has the style to work equally well with an elegant or holiday dinner and a backyard grill.
Here is a list of the best foods and spices to pair with Pinot Noir.
| Seafood & Meat |
Cheese & Nuts |
Herbs & Spices |
Vegetables & Fruits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | Beets | Basil | Brie |
| Tuna | Feta | Bay | Black Eyed Peas |
| Beef | Goat | Black Pepper | Jasmine Rice |
| Duck | Jack | Clove | Kalamata Olives |
| Chicken | Taleggio | Garlic | Kale |
| Turkey | Teleme | Lavender | Mushrooms |
| Lamb | Walnuts | Thyme | Red Peppers |
Susan and I have found a number of excellent recipes that are very easy to prepare and are excellent with our wines. We hope you will try them out and give us your feedback. Be sure to visit our website often, because we will be adding recipes each month. And if you have a favorite recipe, we hope you will share it with us so we can post it on our site.
If you have a favorite recipe that pairs well with Pinot Noir, please pass it along to Susan at susan@churchill-cellars.com so that we can post it too.
Grilled Pizza
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Lamb Chops with Roasted Salsa
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables