Yes, It’s a Thing! 🧀🍕 Who says wine pairings have to be reserved for fancy dinners? Sometimes, the best pairings happen when you’re curled up on the couch with your favorite comfort food. Let’s talk about how to elevate your next pizza night or mac-and-cheese marathon with the perfect glass of wine. 1️⃣ Mac and Cheese + Chardonnay Rich, creamy mac and cheese deserves a wine that can keep up. A buttery Chardonnay complements the cheese’s creaminess and adds a touch of elegance to this classic dish. ✨ Pro Tip: Add some lobster or bacon to your mac and thank us later. 2️⃣ Pizza + Sangiovese Whether it’s a classic Margherita or a meat-lovers’ slice, pizza and wine are a match made in heaven. Sangiovese (like Chianti) has just the right acidity to cut through tomato sauce and the fat from the cheese. ✨ Wildcard: Love a white pizza? Try it with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc! 3️⃣ Fried Chicken + Sparkling Wine Crunchy, salty, greasy fried chicken + Bubbly Champagne or Prosecco = Pure Magic. The bubbles cleanse your palate with every sip, making it impossible to stop at just one bite (or glass). ✨ Why It Works: Sparkling wine is basically a universal food partner—it even pairs with fries! 4️⃣ Grilled Cheese + Pinot Noir Nothing beats a gooey grilled cheese sandwich on a cold day. Pair it with a light, fruity Pinot Noir for a combo that feels cozy but refined. Bonus points if you dunk your sandwich in tomato soup. 🍅🍷 5️⃣ Chocolate Chip Cookies + Port Yes, dessert counts as comfort food! A glass of sweet, rich Port pairs beautifully with warm chocolate chip cookies. It’s like an upgraded milk-and-cookie moment. ✨ Pro Tip: If you’re into dark chocolate, try it with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Your Turn! What’s your ultimate comfort food and wine pairing? Or, if you’ve never tried pairing wine with casual eats, what are you excited to try first? Let’s talk guilty pleasures and perfect pours below! 🍷🍕⬇️ *** Another piece of content for your marketing ***

I’m a new member and would like to introduce myself. My name is Monet and I moved from Texas to Minnesota on 4/21/23. I married my husband in July 2023. We have a beautiful dog named Mollywogg! I earned my BS (2019) and MS (2022) from Lamar University. My husband and I are the first people in our families to earn advanced degrees. I’m glad to meet likeminded people and learn more about the wine community.