The Wines Behind America's Regional Food Traditions
America doesn't have one food culture — it has dozens. From Southern BBQ to Pacific Northwest seafood to Finger Lakes farm tables, we're pairing America's most beloved regional food traditions...
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Wine & the Islands: How to Pair Wine with Caribbean Food (Yes, Really)
Discover the best wines to pair with Caribbean food — from jerk chicken to oxtail to plantains. Your Wine Concierge breaks the code on island-inspired wine pairings, featuring curated bottles...
Part 4: The Ultimate Food Pairing Guide for Chillable Reds
Chillable reds are the most food-friendly wines of summer — but knowing what to pair them with takes the guesswork out of every meal. Here's your complete guide to matching...
Grandmother Josephine's Irish Soda Bread + the Pairings That Honor Every Humble, Heartfelt Slice
Kathleen shares her grandmother Josephine's beloved Irish Soda Bread — fragrant with caraway, studded with raisins, and scored with a cross to let the devil out. We paired it with...
Teresa's Paella a la Teresita + the Wines That Honor Every Layer
Teresa W., a Shades of Vino Club member, shares her stunning Paella a la Teresita — and we found the two wines that can keep up with its ambition. A...
15 Recipes, 15 Stories: The Complete 2026 Summer Shades of Vino Recipe Collection
The complete guide to our 2026 Summer Shades of Vino recipe series — all 15 member-submitted recipes with curated wine pairings from Black-owned, women-owned, and minority-led producers. From Maryland seafood...
David's Sour Cream Coffee Cake + the Pairings That Turn Every Slice into a Moment
David C. returns with a classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake — layered with cinnamon-brown sugar and finished with pecans. We paired it with the Bobesa Marigold Honey Mead for honeyed...
Gwen's Orange Juice Cake + the Pairings That Make Every Slice a Celebration
Gwen A. closes out our 2026 Summer Shades of Vino recipe series with her beloved Orange Juice Cake — a handwritten family recipe that tastes like sunshine. We paired it...
Leslie's Crawfish Pie + the Wines That Bring the Gulf Coast to Your Table
Leslie F., founder of The Wine Concierge, shares her personal Louisiana Crawfish Pie recipe — a Gulf Coast classic built on a Cajun roux and sweet crawfish tails. We paired...