Comfort Wines for Comfort Foods

A traditional Russian dish, Beef Stroganoff is a favorite of cooks around the world for its savory sauce that's a cinch to make. In the fall, the mushrooms in the sauce make beef stroganoff a good match with earthy Pinot Noir, but in the winter, choose a more robust red wine like Tempranillo, a Spanish red that tastes of ripe strawberries, wild berries, herbs, and spice. Try the 2004 Legaris Crianza from Ribero del Duero ($27).

Recipe:  Quick Beef Stroganoff