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A guide to pairing food and wine

There’s nothing more rewarding – and comforting – for a home chef than perfecting your own signature dish. That one creation that you know inside and out and is both a crowd-pleaser and a you-pleaser. Maybe it’s your abuela’s famous paella that she passed down to you. Or it could be that Tuesday-night-clean-out-the-fridge-and-call-it-a-salad triumph that ended up being pretty darn spectacular. Whether it’s a labor of love, deceptively simple, or a little bit different every time, it’s yours.

To select a wine to pour alongside such an opus is no small matter. We suggest starting with something local. Choosing a locally-crafted wine as your dish’s trusted sidekick means you can be confident that the effort, love, and passion that went into your meal is equally matched in the glass by its side. Narrowing your focus to local wines is hardly limiting for Pennsylvanians, considering the state is ranked fifth in the nation for wine production. If anything, Pennsylvania’s nearly 300 wineries and dozens of different varietals might even seem overwhelming. But that’s why we’re here with this handy guide to make it a snap to select the right local vino for your masterpiece.