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August 13

Eric Hensel replied to Larry Chandler's discussion 'Pinot Noir and Pizza' in the group Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting

Hello Larry, If it must be Pinot Noir, try ordering a thin crust, light sauce, light cheese with Mushrooms. The earthy flavors of the fungi will pair well with the black fruit, spice, velvety tannins and oak markers of a nice Central Coast (Santa R…

April 9, 2009

Larry Chandler replied to Margie Tosch's discussion 'Cheese and wine pairing' in the group Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting

One of the most successful wine and cheese pairing events I had was when a customer asked if Syrah and Cheddar pair well. I set up a tasting and took 4 different style Syrahs, and 4 different style Cheddars, which created 16 pairings. Rather than ta…

April 9, 2009

Larry Chandler replied to Larry Chandler's discussion 'Pinot Noir and Pizza' in the group Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting

We can, and should enjoy our experiences without overcomplicating things. But as wine is an accompaniment to a dish, if treated as an ingredient in that dish, can enhance our enjoyment of the meal.

April 6, 2009

Jeffry Gordon replied to Larry Chandler's discussion 'Pinot Noir and Pizza' in the group Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting

As a matter of fact, that is a fine pairing. Not to be too base, but are we not to enjoy the experience, appreciate the ingredients, and often is not the simplicity of the experience part of the enjoyment? In our travels with The Corkscrew Diary a…

April 6, 2009

Larry Chandler added a discussion to the group Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting

Pinot Noir and Pizza

Certainly not traditional. But is there a pizza that could work with Pinot Noir? I had thought of chicken and goat cheese pizza. Now clearly a pizza can have any kind of topping at all, but I was trying to think of pizzas that I know are on somone's…

April 5, 2009

Larry Chandler commented on WineAndHospitalityNetwork's group 'Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting'

Alana, I followed your example tonight and had a Rose with dinner. A Clos La Chance 2007 "Pink Throated Brilliant" Hummingbird series. It was made from Grenache and Syrah. I found it a bit too gentle for my rough-hewn nature, but was quite pleasant.…

March 24, 2009

Larry Chandler commented on WineAndHospitalityNetwork's group 'Food & Wine Pairing/Tasting'

I didnt' really mean Roses drink like White Zins. I meant white wines. I've had many delicious Roses made from Rhone varietals, especially those from the Central Coast (Epiphany, Verdad, Core). The best Pinot Rose I had was from Kosta Browne, but I'…

March 24, 2009