Wines, Not Beer, For St. Patrick's Day

Posted March 09, 2017 10:00 pm

Christina Anderson-Heller

Everyone always talks about beer when it comes to St. Patrick's Day but wine can be just as fun! In fact, while Ireland is best known for its whiskey and beer, it also grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and other grapes. Here suggestions from Lynfred Winery in Roselle for some festive wine and Irish pairings:

CORNED BEEF: Sparkling Rose', Riesling, Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel

REUBENS: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Syrah, Malbec

BANGERS AND MASH: Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel, Syrah

LAMB STEW: Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec

COLCANNON: Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

FISH AND CHIPS: Pinot Grigio, Rose', Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

Need a recipe, with wine pairing, to celebrate the Irish? Lynfred Winery chef Christopher Smith shares one of his favorite Irish recipes, a Dublin Coddle Stew (Irish Hot Pot paired with Sangiovese):

DUBLIN CODLE STEW a.k.a. Irish Hot Pot

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds seasoned Irish bangers sausages

2 large onions, large dice

1 pound lean sliced bacon

2 cloves garlic, sliced

4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced

2 carrots, sliced

Fresh herbs: thyme & parsley

Pepper to season

Chicken stock (no salt added)

PREPARATION

Head some oil in a pan. Quickly brown sausages on all sides then remove from pan. Add a little more oil to pan and add onions and garlic and fry until soft.

Place sausages, bacon, potatoes and carrots in the pan with the onions and garlic.

Cover with chicken stock and cook over moderate heat for one hour or until vegetables are fork tender.

Serve with Irish Soda bread and Sangiovese.

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Lynfred Winery is the oldest and largest, continuously-operating, family winery in Illinois, producing over 70 varietals and 30,000 cases of fine wine per year. Since 1979 Lynfred Winery has offered guests the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine and luxurious lodging. Lynfred is truly one of Chicago's most unique attractions. 15 South Roselle Road, Roselle, IL 60172

Lynfred Winery has tasting rooms located in Wheeling (971 N. Milwaukee), Wheaton (127 W. Front Street) and Naperville (21 W. Jefferson).

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