For those that do not enjoy traditional dessert wines, pair a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France (Bourgogne, France) with Red Velvet Cake. A wonderful pair to enjoy at the end of of a meal.

Mussels from Galicia (Northwestern), Spain can be a fantastic pair with Cava from the Penedès region in Cataluña, Spain. A wonderful pair to enjoy in the Summer as well as the Winter.

Tempranillo red wine from the Toro region of Spain with Hornazo. Hornazo is a local favorite in Salamanca, Spain with a breaded exterior. Inside depending on the recipe there is bacon, chorizo, and hard boiled egg.

A great pairing with a traditional Spaghetti Bolognese is a Montepulciano red wine grape variety from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy.

Scallops that are from Scotland, the Northeastern part of the United States in Maine, Croatia, and the Galicia region of Spain are my favorites.

For an interesting pair with these scallops, my personal favorite is a Chenin Blanc white wine from South Africa.

Verdejo white wine from Rueda, Spain with grilled peppers and tuna with olive oil produced in Andalucía. A wonderful pair to enjoy particularly in the Summer heat.

Escargot (snails) are one of my favorite dishes in French cuisine. With this dish, one of my favorite wine pairings is a Pinot Noir from Bourgogne (Burgundy), France

I love to pair cold salads with a rosé wine from the Navarra region in Spain. Particularly, tomato salads, infused in artisan olive oil, with a hint of olive juice, topped with olives, and salt.