One of the best ways to enjoy a casual dinner is by accompanying it with wine. And, if you're like most people, you probably like to order your favorite take-out food if you don't have time to cook. Wine guide Stacie Hunt of Du Vin Wine & Spirits pairs fun and flavorful wines with everyday food.
Stacie suggests the following wines to pair with pizza, burgers, tacos, Chinese, sushi and even Subway:
Pizza - tomatoes, cheese, anchovies, sausage, peppers - requires hearty wines.
Chateau de Beauregard (Languedoc, France), $6.99
A blend of Carignan, Grenache and Mourvedre
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: Vola, $6.99
The "go with everything" grape from southern Italy
Burgers & Reds
Paul Mas Syrah (Languedoc), $12.99
8 restful months in oak
Luzon Verde (certified organic), Monastrell (same as Mourvedre), $ 8.99
(Jumilla, Spain)
Tacos & Tempranillo
Lan Rioja Crianza, $11.99
Muga Rose, $12.99
Nothing makes better love to a taco than rose!
Chinese & Chenin Blanc
Fouquet Bonnet, Vouvray, $13.99
Champalou, $16.99
Sushi & Sherry
Savory & James Fino, $11.99
Tio Pepe Fino, $16.99
La Gitana Hidalgo Manzanilla, $13.99
Sake for the purists: Taru Kikusakari, $31.99
Subway & Sauvignon
Ramsay Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa), $14.99
Viu Manent Sauvignon Blanc (Chile), $10.99
For fun: Cabernet Franc (Loire Valley, France), $13.99
Du Vin Wine & Spirits
540 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-855-1161
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