The Real Reason You Want Wine with Dinner
Photo by Lara Ferroni1/9Wine-Braised Brisket with Tart Cherries
Tart cherries and cherry-scented Pinot Noir transform braised brisket into a shockingly sophisticated centerpiece.
Christina Holmes2/9Linguine and Clams with Almonds and Herbs
A splash of white doesn't just complement the briny clams—it helps steam them open.
Photo by Chris Gentile3/9Tuscan Porterhouse Steak with Red Wine-Peppercorn Jus
Just a little bit of wine, broth, and butter transforms the browned bits left from searing steak into a luscious sauce.
Romulo Yanes4/9Steamed Mussels in White Wine
Dinner's ready in a flash with this shellfish supper, which takes only 5 minutes to cook. Save the rest of your bottle of white to enjoy with a heaping pile of these mussels.
Romulo Yanes5/9Hanger Steak with Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce
We'd gladly trade a steakhouse dinner for this modern homemade version, tricked out with a rich wine reduction and sauteed wild mushrooms.
Cedric Angeles6/9Holiday Ham with Riesling and Mustard
Yep, wine even makes ham taste better. Use it to simmer yours, and every slice will taste boozier (and better).
Ditte Isager7/9Cioppino
You'll use wine twice in this recipe: First, to create a rich seafood stock, and then again to steam open mussels for this aromatic seafood stew.
Chris Gentile8/9Provençal Short Ribs with Olives and Herbs
Long-simmered short rib is always ready to pair up with wine in a slow braise. A full-bodied red cooks down to an intense sauce, while helping to tenderize the meaty cut of beef.
Maren Caruso © 20109/9Raspberry Sorbet
Why stop with the wine theme now? Summer or winter, a wine sorbet is a refreshing finish—and just plain pretty—to any meal.

Adina Steiman

Matt Duckor



