{"id":2825,"date":"2020-09-01T10:16:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T10:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2020-08-13T17:46:47","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:46:47","slug":"unexpected-port-pairings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/unexpected-port-pairings\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprise and Delight with These Unexpected Port Pairings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">If you love to entertain, there\u2019s nothing more fun than whipping up a delicious recipe, finding the perfect wine to pair with it, and blowing your friends away with your flawless hosting skills! And if a solid wine pairing is essential for a memorable evening, then <strong>an <em>unexpected<\/em> pairing that none of your guests have ever experienced before<\/strong> is what truly takes a gathering to the next level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">But if your food and wine pairing strategy is pretty much limited to \u2018red with meat, white with fish, pray that it works,\u2019\u00a0 it\u2019s hard to think outside the box. Which is why you will want to take a tip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelushlife.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Lush Life<\/a> and trust the latest food pairing wine I\u2019m obsessed with: port!<\/p>\n<h1>Pairing With Port<\/h1>\n<p class=\"\">So first things first: let\u2019s talk about port. <strong>Port is a fortified wine from Portugal<\/strong> (yep, port is from Portugal&#8211; which is a connection most of my friends hadn\u2019t made\u2026 is your mind blown?).<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2845\" src=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Fonseca White Port\" width=\"770\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-1536x1228.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-640x512.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-860x688.jpg 860w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-175x140.jpg 175w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-450x360.jpg 450w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Fonseca-whiteport-1-1170x936.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">A fortified wine is one that has a neutral grape spirit (aka brandy) added to the wine during fermentation, which helps preserve it and also makes it a bit stronger than your standard table wine. <strong>The two most common styles of port are Ruby and Tawny<\/strong>, and they are traditionally served as dessert wines because they are rich, decadent, and sweet. When I traveled to Portugal I fell in love with these incredibly delicious wines; so much so that I wondered if I could find a way to enjoy them outside of a dessert or cheese course!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>I was thrilled to discover two more styles that are ideal for pairing with savory dishes: white and ros\u00e9!<\/strong> Both of them are lighter, more refreshing, and drier than the other popular ports&#8211; and served chilled (or even with a twist of lemon and a few ice cubes), they are lovely as an apertif OR served alongside a meal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">I grabbed two of my favorites and tried out some recipe pairings that were both simply awesome. Try them out at your next dinner party and enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2>Port Pairing #1: <a href=\"https:\/\/kobrand.site\/FonsecaWhitePort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fonseca Siroco White Port<\/a> with Warm Crab Dip<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">For years, I have sworn by this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food &amp; Wine<\/a> recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/recipes\/warm-crab-dip-with-fresh-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warm Crab Dip with Fresh Herbs<\/a> as my most crowd-pleasing appetizer! You can make it ahead and finish it in the oven right before people come over so that\u2019s always a plus.<\/p>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_93366\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: var(--base-aa); font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2841 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/520;-webkit-font-smoothing: var(--base-aa); margin: var(--p-media-margin) auto; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.84;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"fonseca-crab-dip-pairing\" width=\"770\" height=\"520\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-640x432.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-860x581.jpg 860w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-175x118.jpg 175w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-450x304.jpg 450w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing-1170x790.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/fonseca-crab-dip-pairing.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_93366\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: var(--base-aa); font-size: 14px; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, sans-serif;\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"-webkit-font-smoothing: var(--base-aa); font-size: 14px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\">I was inspired to pair it with <a href=\"https:\/\/kobrand.site\/FonsecaWhitePort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fonseca Siroco White Port<\/a> when I remembered that to start the dip, the original recipe calls for saut\u00e9ing shallots with butter and deglazing the pan with a splash of dry vermouth. I decided to swap out the vermouth for the white port instead&#8211; because it\u2019s dry and aromatic with a nice hint of nuttiness that would add a wonderful complexity to the dip!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_88317\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_112\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_111\" class=\" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_110\" class=\" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic \">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_109\" class=\" image-block-wrapper has-aspect-ratio \" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<p class=\"\">I love cooking with wine and then sipping that same wine with the dish; it\u2019s just harmonious on the palate. White port traditionally drinks very well alongside seafood, so this delicate, fresh, and creamy crab dip is a natural choice for a delectable pairing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Get the recipe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/recipes\/warm-crab-dip-with-fresh-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_102168\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<h2>Port Pairing #2: <a href=\"https:\/\/kobrand.site\/CroftPinkPort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Croft Pink Port<\/a> with Spicy Shrimp Tacos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_61008\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_163\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_162\" class=\" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_161\" class=\" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic \">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_160\" class=\" image-block-wrapper has-aspect-ratio \" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_52610\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\">The original ros\u00e9 port was created by legendary port producer Croft in 2008&#8211; since they were founded in 1588, it\u2019s hard to believe it took them over 400 years to develop something so delightful! But it was definitely worth the wait: this port is juicy, tangy, and refreshing, with a hint of cherries and raspberries and a crisp finish. <a href=\"https:\/\/kobrand.site\/CroftPinkPort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Croft Pink<\/a> is wonderful when chilled, and since spicy foods pair well with wines that have a hint of sweetness, the wine definitely calls for a dish with a little heat. A spicy shrimp taco is a simple, casual, and satisfying pairing!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2842 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-1024x820.jpeg\" alt=\"Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos\" width=\"770\" height=\"617\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-1024x820.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-768x615.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-2048x1639.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-640x512.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-860x688.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-175x140.jpeg 175w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-450x360.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/wine365.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Croft-pink-paired-with-tacos-1170x936.jpeg 1170w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 770px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 770\/617;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_65735\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_197\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_196\" class=\" image-block-outer-wrapper layout-caption-below design-layout-inline combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_195\" class=\" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic \">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597268987275_194\" class=\" image-block-wrapper has-aspect-ratio \" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1558668500721_61295\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\">To make the tacos, saute shrimp with olive oil and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/d\/Other-Products\/Trader-Joes-Chile-Seasoning-Blend\/B01FRLPI26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chili lime seasoning<\/a> to taste. Add some hot sauce if you really like to turn up the heat!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Serve with tortillas, <a href=\"https:\/\/food52.com\/recipes\/71046-red-cabbage-slaw-with-honey-lime-cumin-vinaigrette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">red cabbage slaw<\/a>, corn salsa, sliced radish and fresh cilantro. Top with a squeeze of fresh lime.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Creative direction, styling, and photography by <\/em><a id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1597329103647_739\" href=\"http:\/\/www.styledbyrobyn.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Robyn Roberts<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love to entertain, there\u2019s nothing more fun than whipping up a delicious recipe, finding the perfect wine to pair with it, and blowing your friends away with your flawless hosting skills! 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