Wine and Beer Guide

Whether you are raising your glass for a toast, or pouring it into a stock pot, wine and beer are equally great for cooking and enjoying.

Pairing Wine with Spring Foods

When spring rolls around, the weather is perfect and it's time for a dinner party. Pair these wines with these 4 spring classics.|By: Natalie MacLean

Asparagus Risotto
Photo: Randy Mayor

Asparagus Risotto

The herbaceous quality of sauvignon blanc works well with asparagus dishes. Austrian grüner veltliner is another sure winner.

Yellow Tail Sauvignon Blanc (Australia, $8) Zesty and crisp with lime and cut grass

Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (New Zealand, $15) Tropical fruit meets bell pepper and spring peas.The herbaceous quality of sauvignon blanc works well with asparagus dishes. Austrian grüner veltliner is another sure winner (pictured)

SPLURGE: Loimer Grüner Veltliner Trocken Kamptal 2007 (Austria, $22) Lively with grapefruit and peppery spice

View Recipe: Spring Asparagus Risotto


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