I’m always excited to try new wines and find food pairings for them. And on the food front I’m a little obsessed with trying new spices and understanding which cuisines typically use them. And then I like to mix it all up, naturally. So that’s how I came to pair some great Chilean wines with an American cook-out classic and an ethnic spice blend.
I tried a red blend and a sauvignon blanc and both were fruity and well balanced. Great for a casual summer cook-out. Or, for those of us city dwellers, a grill pan, a fire escape, terrace or open window!
I’ve also been crushing on an all-purpose complete seasoning blend lately. I’d been meaning to try it for the longest time and, now that I have, it’s my latest addiction. Seriously, I’m sprinkling this stuff on pretty much everything. It’s a complete savory food taste with a Latin touch. So, Chilean wine, latin seasoning and a summer mash up happened. Although hot dogs are so typically American, there’s actually a Chilean version called a completo (complete) which is basically a dog loaded with onions, tomatoes, avocado and mayonnaise. Lots of mayonnaise. And yes, it’s really, really good with the mayo. Of course, my mayo included some of the seasoning. And I roasted some corn on the side and tossed that with the seasoning as well. And the verdict? This will be happening a bunch more times because yum. Enjoy!