OWC’s Feature Articles

BC Wines to Pair With Mussels Albarino/Verdelho – Terravista Chenin Blanc – Quails Gate Pinot Gris – Poplar Grove Trebbiano – Hester Creek Winery Gruner Veltliner – Observatory Wines Who doesn’t love sitting down to a big bowl of mussels steamed in their own briny liquid, piled high in garlic and white wine broth? When it’s this simple the answer is easy to find a wine to pair with. White wine is the best option, and, in most cases, there is white wine in the broth so it’s a double win.  The white wines that pair the best with classic...

Lasagna is a hearty comfort food and best served with a hearty wine. It originates from Italy so first wines that come to mind are Italian Sangiovese based Chianti, and Brunello. Many wines will pair well with this rustic favourite especially with a red meat sauce layered in between layers of noodles and cheese –  the options are plentiful.  The first rule for a pairing is choosing a wine that is full bodied with intense flavours and spices to compliment the intensity and hearty flavours of the lasagna. With meat you can choose a wine with tannins such as Barolo...

Carbonara is a famous pasta dish from Rome and the Lazio region of Italy. It is usually made with only 6 ingredients and is easy to prepare using pancetta or guanciale, pasta, egg yolk, grated pecorino Romano cheese, freshly ground pepper, and olive oil. In some cases, cream and garlic are also used. It is a very tasty pasta dish but after a few forkfuls you will be needing something to refresh your palate. Choosing a wine that best showcases the flavours of the dish and offers a refreshing reprieve from the richness of the dish, leads us to a...

Top 5 Wines to Pair with a Cobb Salad Pinot Gris Viognier Chardonnay Gewurztraminer Riesling A Cobb Salad has so many ingredients that satisfy hunger, so it is a great choice when you are starving. Bacon, chicken, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, and hard-boiled eggs. Yes please, to all of it! Now that you have your delicious meal decided, if you are a wine lover the next question will be what wine do you pair with it? There are so many elements to this hearty salad that you must consider each of the primary ingredients and match the weight and intensity...

It's not surprising Sangria originated in Spain, which is famous for both fine wines and the afternoon siesta to beat the heat. Here are a few tips and tricks for making a pitcher of that crushable, summer beverage. Sangria is an easy-to-make, thirst quenching beverage on a hot day – especially when thought of a warm glass or red wine is uninspiring in the heat! It’s not surprising Sangria originated in Spain, which is famous for both fine wines and the afternoon siesta to beat the heat. Here are a few tips and tricks for making a pitcher of that...