Wine Pairing
Merlot and tomatoes are a classic combination which is often the reason you will see Merlot paired with Mediterranean cuisines. Astringent foods like the kalamata olives are best paired with a full-flavored and fruit forward wines like Merlot because they compliment the flavors instead of accentuating the bitterness of foods.
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Food Rec
With a title like “The Island” how could we not use traditional Greek ingredients like feta cheese and kalamata olives? This salad is a perfect luncheon recipe, centered around a novel where Greek culture and heritage take center stage.