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Pairing - Shadow Springs Meritag and Stromboli

Written by Yadkin Wines and Kitchen Magic

This week's Yadkin Wines and Kitchen Magic episode pairs Applewood Bistro's dish,

Stromboli, with Shadow Springs' Meritag.

Chef Thua shows us how to prepare the meal, and Donna Marie, Alan Day and I try out the combination. A hearty meal with a matching wine.

Check the recipe if you feel like trying this at home, and let us know your experience in the comments section below.

Click here for the recipe.

Do you have a suggestion for a pairing? Let us know which Yadkin Valley wine you'd like to see paired.

Yadkin Wines And Kitchen Magic

About the author:

Yadkin Wines and Kitchen Magic is produced each week on location at Applewood Bistro in Wilkes County, North Carolina.

	Locally owned and operated with classically Trained CIA Chef Thua Nguyen. Fresh organic ingredients and locally grown produce (when available) A romantic and relaxing atmosphere located near W. Kerr Scott Lake Mediterranean, Cajun/Creole, Low-Country, Pacific Rim, Asian, French influences reflected in our food Sauces are made fresh to order nightly Featuring NC wines and beer as well as wines from around the world House made dressings and desserts Children's menu Special dietary needs are not a problem. Note: While customers may find dishes of Asian affluence, you are just as likely find dishes from France, Greece, Morocco, Cuba, Louisiana or Charleston SC. We are Global Cuisine, not just Thai.
	Scott Koegler, the publisher of Wines of Yadkin Valley is the host of the series, and produces the video series "Yadkin Wines and Kitchen Magic."
	Alan Day graduated Wilkes Central High School 1978, and earned his Business Degree, Roanoke, VA 1983. He worked in TN for one year in a fire extinguisher plant, then moved back to Wilkes to help with family business “Nancy King Textiles.” In his 22 years at the company, Alan moved from shipping clerk to plant manager, then to VP advertising marketing, and finaly to Assistant General Manager. Alan has been a volunteer fireman/First Responder for 20 years with the North Wilkesboro Fire Department. When the local manufacturing jobs left the area, Alan went to Culinary School at Wilkes Community College where he received his degree in culinary arts in 2006. He opened Applewood Bistro in April 2007 with his wife Angela.
	Chef Thua Nguyen presents International Night every Thursday at Applewood and prepares dishes such as Pho, a noodle soup with beef or seafood and lots of steamed vegetables. Saturday evenings may find wild game on the menu: boar, antelope and elk. “He’s an outstanding chef,” says Alan Day, “who is highly skilled in utilizing food.” It’s the norm for Alan to advise diners on ordering to individualize and satisfy their level of spicy tolerance. Award winning chef, Thua and his wife Phyllis have one son who is a computer programmer. Enthusiasm is his mantra and he enjoys sharing his creations and meeting the visitors who consume them.