Pizza, pizza! Whether you prefer yours thin and wood-fired or caramelized and deep dish, you’ll never say no to one last tempting slice. Life is full of things to argue about (like whether pineapple does really belong on the toppings list), but we can all agree on one thing: pizza makes any night a party. Thankfully, Paso Robles Wine Country knows a thing or two about food-friendly wines. Try these deliciously juicy bottles paired with your favorite savory pie. Bring on the cheese!
1. Go deep with Villa San Juliette
Crispy caramelized edges and pillows of doughy goodness await fans of deep dish ‘za. But have you tried your fave Chicago-style slice paired with an epic cabernet sauvignon? Sure, a saucy square of deep dish may feel a little too pedestrian for a fancy red, but in Paso Robles we have an overarching philosophy: always drink the good stuff! Villa San-Juliette makes a ravishing cab perfect for washing down that chewy crust: their 2016 VSJ Cabernet Sauvignon is ripe, full bodied and imbued with the perfect amount of nutty spice. Deeply satisfying? Oh yeah.
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2. Cali style with Iron Oaks
Not all pizzas are created equally. Next time you’re in the mood for a laid back barbecue chicken pizza topped with bacon, red onion and a creamy white sauce instead of traditional marinara, reach for a refreshing California white blend crafted with all the fun and none of the fussiness. Iron Oaks Winery knows a thing or two about shaking up expectations: Floral on the nose and brimming with lemon crème brûlée on the palate, Flipside is a clean-finishing white blend sure to take that side of ranch to a whole new level. And while you are at it pick up some of their exclusive grass fed beef that they raise locally!
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3. Fire it up with Peachy Canyon
Charred toppings and a smoky crunch make those ever-popular wood-fired pies a little sexier than your traditional oven-toasted pizzas, don’t you think? If the scent of a well-stoked fire drives you wild, consider pairing your next sizzling hot slice with an equally bold zinfandel. Peachy Canyon’s award-winning 2017 D Block Zinfandel is intense, in a word. Savor all the sumptuousness of clove, tobacco and allspice paired with cedar and a punch of raspberry. That’s amore!
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4. Italy, with love and Pelletiere
With lovingly blackened edges that redefine the word “burnt,” a special wheat flour (dubbed 00, for those in the know) and a simplistic-yet-elegant pairing of vine-ripened tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala cheese, Neapolitan pizza is a true Italian masterpiece you can actually gobble up. Why not buy a case of Pelletiere’s 2017 Tievoli—a super fruit forward and crowd pleasing blend of sangiovese and zinfandel—and know you’ve always got a bottle on hand? This pairing is truly a work of art, no matter how you slice it.
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5. DIY yo’ slice with Eberle
The best part about homemade pizza? Well, besides the fact you can make it whenever you want and you’ll never tip a delivery driver—finally, you’re in the captain’s seat. Go with a pre-made gluten free crust or roll it out from scratch the way your grandma taught you; pile on the anchovies or just go crazy with the wild boar sausage. It’s up to you! When DIY is this delicious, pour yourself something fruity, with a twist. Eberle’s 2018 Syrah – Steinbeck Vineyard is packed with blueberry and blackberry pizazz plus a wallop of chocolate and espresso heft. Just don’t forget to set the timer.
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This blog is written by flavor fiend Hayley Cain. Follow her @flavorslo on Instagram or at astoldbyhayley.com.
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