Creamy, savory and oh so comforting mushroom risotto is a perfect side for a fancier dinner, say grilled steak or roast chicken. But this savory standout works just as well for a midweek supper with a fresh green salad. This dish will pair with a wide variety of wines, but a lighter bodied red with softer tannins with an affinity for earthy food will work best. The Maxine Lily Gregory Ranch Pinot Noir is made for this dish.
Aromas of earthy and resinous herbs, with red fruits, cinnamon and clove lead the way to a wine that is rich and expressive on the palate whose cranberry and red cherry flavor contrast the creaminess of the risotto with traces of cedar and mushroom that add to the complex character of the porcini.