Transport Yourself to the Mediterranean

Mediterranean food uses fantastically fresh ingredients including lamb, seafood, vegetables, beans, olives, herbs, cheese and yogurt, there’s a dish for every taste and every occasion, and of course a wine style to match. Whether you highlight the similarities or emphasize the differences, pairing food and wine provides a memorable dining experience.

Pair cuisine with wines found in the same region because "what grows together will go together." Here are a few of our favorite Mediterranean wines and recipes that will leave you hungry and thirsty for more.

Domaine Moulinier Viognier 2018
100% Viognier $32.99 per bottle

NOSE Banana, apricot, white flower and hazelnut. TASTE Medium weight and clean acid. Hazelnut, white flower, white peach, citrus and pear. PAIRING Viognier is rich and complex pairing well with poultry, game birds, fish, shellfish, butter, cream and cow’s milk cheeses.

Homemade Chicken Shawarm Chicken pieces, tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices, then baked until perfectly tender. Serve it in pita pockets with Mediterranean salad and sauces. Viognier has a waxy, rich texture which will work perfectly with chicken and a cream sauce. Full Recipe

Mediterranean Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives Spinach ravioli and a handful of basic pantry items are all you need to get a healthy dinner on the table. Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast. Full Recipe

Domaine Moulinier Rosé 2018
70% Syrah 30% Grenache $29.99 per bottle

NOSE Pear, raspberry and a mix of white and pink flowers. TASTE Medium weight with a clean, refreshing finish. Lovely complexities of peonies, peaches and pears. PAIRIN Rosé wines are filled with flavors of red fruit, flowers, citrus and melon. The bright acidity and refreshing characteristics make it one of the most versatile wines. These blush wines are a wonderful addition to seafood, charcuterie, sausage, bold spices and mild to strong cheeses.

Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Buddha Bowls Nothing sounds better than pesto shrimp paired with a Rosé from southern France. These shrimp, pesto and quinoa bowls are delicious, healthy and take less than 30 minutes to prep. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame. Full Recipe

EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan Bake breaded eggplant for crispy results with fewer calories. Domaine Moulinier's "Le Rosé" has enough body and acidity to pair up against tomato and eggplant while bringing its own depth and complexity. Full Recipe

Domaine Moulinier Les Sigillaires 2016
70% Syrah 30% Grenache $39.99 per bottle

NOSE Dark berry, violet, spice and licorice. TASTE Brimming with acidity. Juicy and aromatic with depth and layers. Dark fruit and Mediterranean spice. PAIRING Grenache is a wine that is typically served as a blend, typically with Syrah. These mild red wines pair well with sausage, charcuterie, mild red meats, cherries, berries and aged or strong cheeses.

Mediterranean Portobello Mushroom Pizzas with Arugula Salad Roasted portobello mushrooms standing in for pizza crust is the latest comforting individual "pizza." Notes of pepper are often found in Syrah, which is why arugula is the perfect companion. Full Recipe

Mediterranean Beef Stir-Fry Grilled and roasted peppers are much richer and sweeter than raw peppers. This flavor is complemented by the juicy, young Grenache found in the Domaine Moulinier Sigillaires. And of course, steak with Syrah. Full Recipe

Domaine Moulinier Les Terrasses Grillées 2015
100% Syrah $64.99 per bottle

NOSE Prune, cassis and elderberry when first opened. Give this wine lots of time to decant for notes of coffee bean, cocoa and smoked bacon fat. TASTE Iron and violet. Vigorous tannins give complex, long layers of crushed plum, dried wild herb and peppercorn. PAIRING Syrah is filled with spice flavors of black pepper, licorice, clove, thyme and bay leaf with fruit aromas. pair well with red meats, game meats, sausages, black pepper, aged hard cheese and blue cheeses.

Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe with Potatoes Have you roasted a leg of lamb before? It's actually fairly simple! And this tutorial is all you need to make a seriously tender, flavor-packed roasted leg of lamb. Decant the Domaine Moulinier Les Terrasses Grilleés 100% syrah for an hour and then chill for 15 minutes before pairing. Full Recipe

Mediterranean Steak Bites with Yogurt A simple stove-top steak dinner that whips up in no time! This Mediterranean Steak Bites recipe is juicy and delicious and perfectly balanced with a tangy yogurt sauce. Add a greek salad and warm pita with tzatziki. Full Recipe