This dish matches beautifully with Sangiovese, "Chianti," or Petite Sirah.

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PEPPERED RIB EYE STEAK

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A Tasty Salmon and Wine Experience

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Try this recipe, which makes 4 servings, with Pinot Noir or Syrah.

BALSAMIC MAPLE-GLAZED SALMON

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Tracking the Wining & Dining Trends of 2008

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    Will the hot culinary trends of 2008 continue into the new year, or will they run out of gas and give way to "the next big things"?

     Only time will tell, but some top trends of the year gone could prove to be very good for wine lovers. We'd like to share five -selected by 1,200 chefs who are members of the American Culinary Foundation - and tell you about our own wine experiences with them.

     1. Grass-fed items...

    

Updating a Holiday Classic

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    Okay, it may be a bit of a stretch to place the "classic" label on a cheese ball.

     But when you make it with your favorite white wine, it does lend a touch of... class.

     And what better way to spend your time as you...

Wine That Jiggles

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    Here's an easy-to-make dessert recipe, submitted by member Annette Borysiewicz, that yields 4 servings.

BERRY-MUSCAT WINE GOBLETS

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Whispering Sweet Somethings

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    We may be "good" all year long, but when holiday time rolls around, it's almost impossible not to succumb to at least one or two sweet treats.

     And why not? Unless there are health issues, why should there be deprivation if there ultimately is no reward? Plus, in the interest of curbing unemployment, keep in mind that the folks at Baker Square and Cheesecake Factory are counting on you.

     Fortunately, there are a number of...

Party Planning: How Much Wine? What Kind?

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    "Everybody have fun tonight... Everybody Wang Chung tonight..."

     Oops... sorry. We must have been having an '80s flashback. Seems to happen every time we start thinking about party planning. And now that the holiday season is upon us, we're going to be...

Drinking Chardonnay? Cook This!

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    The sweetness of the onions makes this dish a great match for an oak-aged Chardonnay. It also pairs nicely with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

     This recipe makes 4 servings.

SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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Ham Need Not Be a Bone of Contention

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    If your local newspaper has a weekly food section, you'll soon be reading about the wine conundrum that accompanies the upcoming Thanksgiving feast.

     We touched upon the topic here last week, and now we'd like to concentrate on one specific aspect: what type of wine to pour if the main course in your household is ham, rather than turkey.

     In this increasingly time-crunched world, many families have migrated from preparing the entire feast at home to picking up certain prepared items at...

A Tasty Dish to Enioy With Chardonnay

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    The sweetness of the onions makes this dish a great match for an oak-aged Chardonnay. It also pairs nicely with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. This recipe makes 4 servings.

SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

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