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Pairings to Sip IN

Wine is meant to be enjoyed with food, be it a small snack or a meal. Sipping wine with the right foods can stimulate your palate and enhance the wine. Whether you are looking for the perfect food and wine pairing for your favorite Chardonnay or the new Cabernet you just found, we have you covered. Browse our recommended pairings below.

Pence Vineyards, one of the Santa Ynez Valley wineries not to miss

Featured Region: Santa Ynez Valley

As part of Carpe Travel’s exploring regions when you can’t travel series we’ve teamed up with a few restaurants in the Santa Ynez Valley to bring YOU some of their favorite menu items, paired with local wines to make at home. Cheers and happy food and wine pairings!

Food & Wine PAIRINGS

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What makes a good wine festival?

Girl Scout Cookie wine pairing recommendations

The Ultimate Girl Scout Cookie Wine Pairing Guide

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How to Pair Wine with Pie

Thanksgiving wine pairings

‘Tis the Season – Wines for Thanksgiving

Halloween candy wine pairing guide

The Ultimate Halloween Candy Wine Pairing Guide

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Wine for Beer Drinkers…or beers for wine lovers

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Summer Wines, Indulge in the Delight of Summer’s Whites

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Christmas cookie wine pairings

The Merriest Guide to Christmas Cookie Wine Pairings

Germany is famous for Riesling wine. Our editors have paired a few German castles and nearby wineries to get you on your way. 

How Do You Say Vineyard in German? A Guide to Pairing Castles & Riesling

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Lobster Wine Pairing

Wine with Lobster: The Best Wine Pairings

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Sipping in the NoLo Movement

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