The Grapevine

Food & Wine Pairing: Rack of Lamb and Other Winter Wonders

January 20th, 2017

You don’t have to spend a lot to put an excellent wine on the table alongside an impressive meal. [level-members]

From Wine Enthusiast, we offer this straightforward and simple rack of lamb recipe that pairs beautifully with any number of big reds. They are suggesting a pretty pricey Pinot Noir and Tempranillo, but you can look further afield. For help there, we turn to a recent column a recent Eric Asimov column in the New York Times.

Asimov provides 20 picks for wines under $20 that pair well with big, winter-friendly foods. Even if you don’t stock any of his suggestions specifically, he’s offered such a range of choices that there will be something worth recommending. [/level-members]