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Wondering what foods to eat with Cabernet Sauvignon? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the full-bodied red wine from the Bordeaux&nbsp;region of&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try gruyere or any other sharp and hard&nbsp;cheeses. Cabernet Sauvignon also goes great with red meats, so burgers, short rib, and steak&nbsp;are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Cabernet Sauvignon include grapes, pizza with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and gouda cheese.Vote up the best foods to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

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Wondering what foods to eat with Sauvignon blanc? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Sauvignon blanc, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the dry white wine from the Bordeaux&nbsp;region of&nbsp;France is one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular white wines</a> around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Sauvignon blanc?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try goat cheese or any other sour and soft cheeses. Sauvignon blanc also goes great with white meats, so chicken, white&nbsp;fish, and clams are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Sauvignon blanc include green apples, brie, asparagus, and key lime pie.Vote up the best foods to pair with Sauvignon blanc, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Wondering what foods to eat with Pinot Noir? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Pinot Noir, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the medium-bodied red wine from the Burgundy region of&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Pinot Noir?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try brie cheese or any other mild and soft cheeses. Pinot Noir also goes great with red meats, so cured meats, steaks, and burgers are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Pinot Noir include mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, strawberries, and tuna.Vote up the best foods to pair with Pinot Noir, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

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Wondering what foods to eat with Riesling? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Riesling, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the sweet and dry white wine from the Rhine&nbsp;region of&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular white wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Riesling?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try Swiss cheese or any other mild and hard cheeses. Riesling also goes great with white&nbsp;meats, so chicken, crab, and other seafood are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Riesling include Thai food, spicy foods, dried fruit, and light egg dishes.Vote up the best foods to pair with Riesling, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Wondering what foods to eat with Chardonnay? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Chardonnay, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the semi-dry white wine from the Burgundy&nbsp;region of eastern France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular white wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Chardonnay?If you're looking for a good cheese pairing, try cow's milk cheese or any other sour and soft cheeses. Chardonnay also goes great with white meats, so turkey breast, trout, and scallops are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Chardonnay include yellow squash, almonds, asiago cheese, mangos, and shrimp.Vote up the best foods to pair with Chardonnay, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Wondering what foods to eat with Syrah? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Syrah AKA Shiraz, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the full-bodied red wine from the Rh&ocirc;ne&nbsp;region of southeastern&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Syrah?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try Abbaye de Belloc cheese or any other aged and soft cheeses. Syrah also goes great with red meats, so steaks, barbecue, and sausages are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Syrah include black olives, blue cheese, and grilled and smoked meats.Vote up the best foods to pair with Syrah, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Wondering what foods to eat with Zinfandel? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Zinfandel, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the light-bodied red wine from Croatia and Italy&nbsp;is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Zinfandel?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try manchego or any other rich&nbsp;and hard cheeses. Zinfandel also goes great with lighter meats, so turkey, bacon, and pork are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Zinfandel include barbecue meats, cheddar, cranberries, and carrot cake.Vote up the best foods to pair with Zinfandel, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

Wondering what foods to eat with Pinot grigio? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Pinot grigio&nbsp;AKA Pinot gris, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the medium-bodied&nbsp;white wine from the Burgundy region of&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular white wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Pinot grigio?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try fresh mozzarella cheese or any other mild and soft cheeses. Pinot gris also goes great with white meats, so chicken, seafood, and sushi are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Pinot grigio include salads, calamari, crudite, and halibut.Vote up the best foods to pair with Pinot grigio, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

For the wine enthusiast, nothing satisfies like a lovely glass of wine straight from the heart of the vineyard. You can even get your favorite bottles&nbsp;delivered straight to your door with these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-wine-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">monthly wine subscription boxes</a>. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-wine-varietals/bottoms-up?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The most popular wine</a> brands are&nbsp;known for their&nbsp;light-bodied, airy qualities and are often&nbsp;considered to be the top of the line. If you’ve ever asked the question, “What are the best wine brands?” you’ve definitely come to the right place! This list includes all the best wine brand names from the USA and beyond. The most famous wine brands in the world are listed here to help you decide what wine to pick up at your local supermarket or liquor store. If you're looking foods to eat with your wine, check out our <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-chardonnay-pairings/bottoms-up" target="_blank">recommended cheese pairings</a>.&nbsp;It seems that there’s no other beverage on earth that can capture the romantic euphoria of a wedding ceremony quite like a bottle of wine can; the seal is broken, the cork pops, and your mouth instantly starts to water as the glass is being poured, as if you’ve been invited to celebrate all night. Wine is exactly that - a big bottle of celebration! Whether it’s a graduation party, classy birthday night, or a bridal drink for pre-wedding jitters, wine is just as classic as champagne is. The best selling wine brands are great for a party, a dinner, or a simple get together with friends. Top&nbsp;wine companies produce delicious tasting wine that's well worth the price.&nbsp;This list discusses the top brands of wine that range in price and variety, including: Lindeman's, Chateau Ste. Michelle, J. Lohr Vineyards and Winery, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards, De Loach Vineyards, HALL Wines, Coturri and Korbel. If you have ever sipped on a glass of wine, please vote for your favorite today!

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Nothing says celebration or romantic getaway like a nice bottle of wine. A glass of wine has a classy feel to it – a relaxation, therapeutic, “drink like in deeply” vibe that no other beverage has. If you’ve ever wondered, “What are the best Merlot wine brands available?” before then you have definitely come to the right place!A top of the line bottle of Merlot will has a rich, smooth, “earthy” taste to it; cheaper wines have more of an alcoholic bite to them. Wine is such an elegant treat; you hold the bottle in your hand, pop open the cork as you anticipate the savory, rich red wine pouring into your first glass. In essence, it’s magical. The more expensive the bottle, the more you appreciate the quality. Higher-quality wines can be a bit pricey, but there’s no other alternative to how smooth the alcohol in it is. This list includes the top brands of Merlot, including: Duckhorn Vineyards, Plump Jack Winery, Beringer, Robert Mondavi, Neyers, Rodney Strong, Paradigm, Ehler’s Estate, Anderson Conn’s Valley Vineyards and Shafer Vineyards. If you have sampled one of these delicious wines yourself, please contribute to the list and vote for your favorite! Cheers!

Wondering what foods to eat with Malbec? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Malbec, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the full-bodied red wine from the Bordeaux&nbsp;region of&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Malbec?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try blue cheese or any other sharp and soft cheeses. Malbec also goes great with red meats, so steak, lamb chop, and prime rib are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Malbec include mushrooms, burgers, potatoes, and provolone cheese.Vote up the best foods to pair with Malbec, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

For the wine and champagne enthusiast, nothing satisfies like a lovely glass of bubbly straight from the heart of the vineyard. Sparkling prosecco is known for its light-bodied, airy qualities and is considered to be the top of the line. If you’ve ever asked the question, “What are the best prosecco brands?” you’ve definitely come to the right place! It seems that there’s no other beverage on earth that can capture the romantic euphoria of a wedding ceremony quite like a bottle of sparkling presecco can; the seal is broken, the cork pops, and a hundred tiny bubbles rise to the top of the glass as its poured, as if to invite people to celebrate all night. This elegant white wine is exactly that: a big bottle of celebration! Whether it’s a graduation party, classy birthday night or a bridal drink for pre-wedding jitters, sparkling prosecco wine is just as classic as champagne is. This list discusses the top brands of prosecco that range in price and variety, including: Cinzano, Carpene Malvolti, Silvano Follador, Vesuvio, Bottega, Tenuta Sant’anna, Zardetto, Borgo Magredo and Berlo. If you have ever sipped on a bubbly glass of sparkling prosecco please vote for your favorite today!

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List of countries with the best wine ranked from best to worst. Most of the wine produced in the world comes from only ten countries, but some of the most delicious wine comes from unexpected nations. Which country produces the best wine? That is a matter of taste. Different regions specialize in growing different varieties of grapes which yield different types of wine. Vote on this list and we will determine once and for all which country makes the best wine.France and Italy are the top producing wine regions in the world, but does that make them the best? France is known for delicious Merlot and Italy produces wonderful Sangiovese grapes that are used to make Chianti. California wines are becoming more popular all over the world giving the United States a real shot at being named the best wine country.Australia have been exporting some wonderful Shiraz and Chardonnay, with their most popular market places being the US, China and Japan. If you prefer, Riesling then Germany just might be your favorite place for wine.Which country has the best wine? Vote on this list of countries with the best wine and we will see whose spirits are supreme. Cheers!

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Are you a red wine lover? You should check out this list of red wine varietals, ranked from best to worst by user votes. Choosing the best red wine varieties depends a lot on personal preference. Some of the best types of red wine are full-bodied and smokey, while other good red wines are more fragrant and fruity. And really great kinds of red wine come from all over the world, even surprising places like New Zealand!What are some of the good red wine types you should try? Cabernet sauvignon is a delicious red wine that typically ages in oak. It is considered best when paired with red meat. Merlot, on the other hand, is delicious when paired with almost any food,. It's a great red wine for new wine drinkers.Pinot noir has a fruity taste that is light and refreshing. Other options you'll find on this top red wine varietals list include zinfandel, sangiovese and malbec.Which red wine variety deserves the top spot? Help us decide by voting up the best types, and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

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Wine has long been a favored drink of hedonists, so it’s not surprising that many musicians have documented their love of the beverage with songs about wine. From ballads about winemaking to tales of drunken debauchery, this list of wine songs runs the gamut of alcohol-inspired music making, ranked by music and wine lovers everywhere. Apparently wine has cross-genre appeal: everyone from country stars like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, to rap groups like the Beastie Boys and N.W.A., to hard rockers Cream, have paid tribute to wine in song form. “Red Red Wine” is one of the most iconic and best songs about wine, with a well-known version by UB40, a reggae group who covered Neil Diamond's ‘60s hit original. Both versions are on the Songs About Wine list. Jeff Buckley’s “Lilac Wine” is a cover as well, of Nina Simone’s original, and Oasis was another ‘90s group who shined a light on the spirit with their memorably titled hit “Champagne Supernova.”Metal rockers love the beverage as well, as shown by Soul Asylum’s “Blood into Wine” and Celtic Frost’s “Wine in My Hand (Third from the Sun)” and “Juices Like Wine.” Rank the songs about wine that wet your whistle! Please add any tunes that give you a buzz that we missed.

For fans of the semi-sweet taste and just downright pretty color, ros&eacute; wine is a&nbsp;must.&nbsp;A versatile wine that can be crafted from any type of grape, ros&eacute; wine has its fair share of fans worldwide who appreciate its many varieties.&nbsp;If you're looking to stock your cabinet with some sweet pink wine, you may be on the hunt for some good brands of&nbsp;ros&eacute;. From <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-top-shelf-alcohol-brands/ranker-shopping?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top shelf brands</a> to affordable varieties, you'll find some great suggestions below to satisfy your cravings.&nbsp;Ros&eacute; wine taste varies greatly from brand to brand, which is why it's important to be discriminating when making your choice. Good ros&eacute; wine is definitely sweeter than red wine, which is part of its charm, but sugary sweet varieties are what give ros&eacute;&nbsp;a bad name. The best ros&eacute;s&nbsp;have a mild sweetness that does not overpower the underlying flavor, which ranges depending on the types of ros&eacute; you gravitate towards. Some have a fruity flavor while others are on the more savory side.&nbsp;Below, you'll find a ranking of ros&eacute;s from some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-wineries-in-the-world/ranker-travel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best winemakers in the world</a>. Browse this list for recommendations and be sure to vote your favorites to the top.&nbsp;

For the champagne enthusiast, nothing satisfies like a lovely glass of bubbly straight from the heart of France. French champagne is known for its light-bodied, airy qualities and is considered top of the line. If you’ve ever asked the question, “What are the best French champagne brands?” you’ve definitely come to the right place!It seems that in the history of fine liquor and alcohol, no one knows how to crank out hand-crafted premium beverages like the French do! There’s no other beverage on earth that can capture the romantic euphoria of a wedding ceremony quite like a bottle of bubbly can; the seal is broken, the cork pops, and a hundred tiny bubbles rise to the top of the glass as its poured, as if to invite people to celebrate all night. Champagne is exactly that: a big bottle of celebration! Because of its prestigious place of prominence in the global alcohol and wine markets, champagne enthusiasts have treasured the light, delicate flavor of French champagne, giving it preference above any other champagne-maker. While the price can be somewhat more expensive for a glass of bubbly from this particular region of the world, the taste and quality of it are sure to satisfy!

Enjoy this list of the best Moscato wine brands, ranked from best to worst by your votes. Moscato is a sweet, bubbly wine that is the perfect drink to enjoy on a summer evening. The wine comes from Muscat grapes and can be made around the world. There are several great Moscato wine brands available at local grocery stores across the country.Barefoot Cellars makes a variety of wines, but their Moscato is known to be one of their best. This great Moscato wine company has been around since the mid-1980s. Other good brands that you will find on this list of the top Moscato wine companies include Villa Lanata, Jacob's Creek and Middle Sister.Gallo Family Vineyards also makes a Moscato wine as does the Robert Mondavi Winery. Allegro and Banrock Station also are great Moscato wine brands that can be purchased in liquor stores. What is your favorite Moscato brand? The best Moscato brand?&nbsp;What is your favorite brand of Moscato wine? Vote on this best Moscato wine brands list.

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&quot;What wine goes with Cap&#39;n Crunch?&quot; the late <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/george-carlin-quotes/speakeasy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comedian George Carlin</a> once asked. Not everyone is an oenophile, but somebody who offers wine advice has probably answered that question. Connoisseurs who&nbsp;do things with wine for a living, such as sommeliers and wine consultants, are usually happy to share their knowledge of pinot noir, sauvignon blac, and tannins&nbsp;with people who are intimidated by wine lists&nbsp;and/or fancy French words. They&nbsp;just want you to enjoy the fruits of the vine as much as they do.

Wine experts on Reddit have taken part in AMAs about their favorite subject, answering questions from both wine newbies and people who already know what a punt is (the indentation or dimple at the bottom of a glass wine bottle).

They offer advice on everything from the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-cheap-wine-brands/werner-brandes" target="_blank">best cheap wines</a>&nbsp;to which wine you should pair with asparagus. Cheers to them for not only offering helpful tips, but also for reminding us that the world of wine is for everyone, not just people who can afford the most expensive bottles.&nbsp;

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Should you drink today? Or should you drink today and tomorrow? It's always tough decision, that one. One thing that you can decide on, though, is how much you love wine - and it's definitely more than people if you understand exactly what these funny wine jokes are getting at. So kick off your shoes, pull out your favorite glass, and don't worry so much - it's definitely not too early in the day to have your first glass of wine.&nbsp;

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Wondering what foods to eat with Merlot? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Merlot, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers. Due to its wide range of styles and flavors, the full-bodied&nbsp;red wine from the Bordeaux&nbsp;region of&nbsp;France is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/red-wine-varietals-/bottoms-up" target="_blank">most&nbsp;popular red wines</a>&nbsp;around. What is your favorite thing to pair with Merlot?If you're looking a good cheese pairing, try camembert&nbsp;cheese or any soft and hard cheeses. Merlot also goes great with red meats, so steak, pork, and cured meats&nbsp;are all recommended. Other delicious foods that pair well with Merlot include tomato-based pastas, roasted meats, grapes, and parmesan cheese.Vote up the best foods to pair with Merlot, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

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Camembert

Camembert is a soft, creamy, surface-ripened cow's milk cheese. It was first made in the late 18th century at Camembert, Normandy in northern France.

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Prosciutto

Prosciutto is a dry-cured ham that is usually thinly sliced and served uncooked; this style is called prosciutto crudo in Italian and is distinguished from cooked ham, prosciutto cotto.
Commonly associated with Friuli and Emilia, the most renowned and expensive legs of prosciutto come from central and northern Italy.

Parmesan

Salami

Salami is cured sausage, made of fermented and air-dried meat from one of several animals—but typically beef or pork. Historically, salami was popular among Southern European peasants because it stores at room temperature for up to 30–40 days once cut, possibly supplementing a meager or inconsistent supply of fresh meat. Countries and regions across Europe make their own traditional varieties.

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Steak

A steak is a cut of meat sliced perpendicular to the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties. As a "top-quality ingredient", beef steaks "are perfect if properly grilled", but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers.
"Steaks" are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey and deer, as well as various types of fish, especially salmon. Some cured meat, such as gammon, is commonly served as steak.
Grilled Portobello mushroom may be called mushroom steak, and similarly for other vegetarian dishes.

Gouda cheese

Gouda is a Dutch yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands. One of the most popular cheeses worldwide, the name is used today as a general term for a variety of similar cheese produced in the traditional Dutch manner as well as the Dutch original.

Grape

A grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

Short ribs

Short ribs are a popular cut of beef. Beef short ribs are larger and usually more tender and meatier than their pork counterpart, pork spare ribs. Short ribs are cut from the rib and plate primals and a small corner of the square-cut chuck.
A full slab of short ribs is typically about 10 inches square, ranges from 3-5 inches thick, and contains three or four ribs, intercostal muscles and tendon, and a layer of boneless meat and fat which is thick on one end of the slab and thin on the other. There are numerous ways to butcher short ribs. The ribs can be separated and cut into short lengths, called an "English cut"; "flanken cut" across the bones; or cut into boneless steaks. However, these boneless steaks are not to be confused with "boneless country-style short ribs," a cut recently introduced in the United States as a cheaper alternative to rib steak, which are not ribs but cut from the chuck eye roll.
In Korea, short lengths of rib are often further butchered by butterflying to unfurl the meat into a long ribbon trailing from the bone, or the meat can be removed from the bone entirely and cut into thin slices.

Fondue

Fondue is a Swiss, Italian, and French dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot over a portable stove, and eaten by dipping long-stemmed forks with bread into the cheese. It was promoted as a Swiss national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union in the 1930s, and was popularized in North America in the 1960s.
Since the 1950s, the name "fondue" has been generalized to other dishes in which a food is dipped into a communal pot of hot liquid: chocolate fondue, in which pieces of fruit are dipped into a melted chocolate mixture, and fondue bourguignonne, in which pieces of meat are cooked in hot oil.

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Plum

A plum is a fruit of the subgenus Prunus of the genus Prunus. The subgenus is distinguished from other subgenera in the shoots having a terminal bud and solitary side buds, the flowers in groups of one to five together on short stems, and the fruit having a groove running down one side and a smooth stone.
Mature plum fruit may have a dusty-white coating that gives them a glaucous appearance. This is an epicuticular wax coating and is known as "wax bloom". Dried plum fruits are called dried plums or prunes, although prunes are a distinct type of plum, and may have antedated the fruits now commonly known as plums.

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Brie

Brie is a soft cow's milk cheese named after Brie, the French region from which it originated. It is pale in color with a slight grayish tinge under a rind of white mold. The whitish moldy rind is typically eaten, its flavor depending largely upon the ingredients used and its manufacturing environment.

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Apple

The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions.
Apple trees are large if grown from seed, but small if grafted onto roots. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, eating raw and cider production. Apples are generally propagated by grafting, although wild apples grow readily from seed. Trees and fruit are prone to a number of fungal, bacterial and pest problems, which can be controlled by a number of organic and non-organic means.

Duck

Duck is the common name for a large number of species in the Anatidae family of birds, which also includes swans and geese. The ducks are divided among several subfamilies in the Anatidae family; they do not represent a monophyletic group but a form taxon, since swans and geese are not considered ducks. Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, mostly smaller than the swans and geese, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water.
Ducks are sometimes confused with several types of unrelated water birds with similar forms, such as loons or divers, grebes, gallinules, and coots.

Marinara sauce

Maranara sauce is an Italian sauce that originated in Naples, usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. Its many variations can include the addition of capers, olives and spices. It is occasionally sweetened with a dash of red wine.
This sauce is also widely used in Italian-American cuisine, which has diverged from its Old World origins.
Italians refer to marinara sauce only in association with other recipes. For instance, spaghetti alla marinara literally translates to "spaghetti mariner's style", but tomato sauce alone in Italy is called sugo/salsa al/di pomodoro or pummarola.

Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington is a preparation of filet steak coated with pâté and duxelles, which is then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Some recipes include wrapping the coated meat in a crêpe to retain the moisture and prevent it from making the pastry soggy.
A whole tenderloin may be wrapped and baked, and then sliced for serving, or the tenderloin may be sliced into individual portions prior to wrapping and baking. Many spices may be added to enhance the flavour; some examples are allspice, any grilling mix or ginger.

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Wondering what foods to eat with Merlot? Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings for Merlot, which includes cheeses, fruits, snacks, and appetizers.