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My intent for dinner tonight was admirable by any standard: green tea, salad loaded with nutrients and tomato soup. However, upon sitting down to start this piece, I watched a video of Greg Ng from FreezerBurns.com eating and reviewing Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese. I immediately abandoned my plan and reached for my own stand-by Stouffer’s, then cracked a bottle of chardonnay. I pride myself on discipline, and have abstained from dish after dish even while editing mouth-watering, gourmet pairings described by the expert contributors to this column. Macaroni and cheese done me in. Although most have consumed the dish time and again, some may not know the components.

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Wine Pairing Ham

For instance, I was unaware that the first phase of the recipe includes a white sauce to which the cheese is added. The basic concoction is cooked macaroni noodles, sauce comprising scalded milk added to a flour and butter roux, and varying amounts of cheddar cheese. People love lists; they can be a great source of education and discussion. But making a list such as this is not an easy process. Who are the most influential wine people in the U.S., and how exactly do you define ‘influential?’ Does influential mean people who move markets, impact consumers, inspire winemakers, and create debate? In a word, yes. These 100 people, from winemakers to law makers, bankers to bloggers, and sommeliers to celebrities are definitely people who influence wine; how it is made, marketed, perceived, sold, shipped, purchased and shared.

Our 2013 iteration of this list is intended as a source of education and discussion. The making of this list is never an easy process. Who are the most influential wine people in the United States, and how exactly do you define ‘influential?’ Does influential mean people who move markets, impact consumers, inspire winemakers, form policy, and create debate? Though some decry the consolidation of the wine industry (and that is an issue worth considering) we are not trying to suggest who is “good” or “bad” within America’s wine industry. We merely define the Top 100 people, from winemakers to law makers, bankers to bloggers, and sommeliers to celebrities who influence wine; how it is made, marketed, perceived, sold, shipped, purchased, shared and consumed. As was true in 2012, we sought help to assemble this list people from a diverse group of people and we are grateful for their input. And we chose to release it today, January 29th, as it was on this day in 1919 when the pathetic policy of Prohibition was ratified; the effects of this lunatic legislation still evident in our country’s inability to ship and sell wine across state lines.

We honor winemakers, wine drinkers and wine lovers of every conceivable demographic. Use this list, comment on it, share it with everyone, learn from it, and continue your joy of being IntoWine.

Need a cozy dinner idea that pairs with wine? Dive into a pot of this smoked gouda mac and cheese, paired with Spoken Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon for a bold duo. Proudly made in Washington State, bottles two bold reds, including a flavorful Cabernet Sauvignon and complex, rich Meritage Red Blend. Highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Washington’s famed Columbia Valley, the resulting collection is both rugged and refined – the signature of Spoken Barrel. Speaking of rugged and refined, what is better than a cozy pot of mac and cheese, spruced up with smoked gouda?! Make this warm recipe on the coldest and pour a glass of Washington wine to pair with it.

To go with the smoked gouda mac and cheese, we chose the Spoken Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon. This big red wine is just complex enough, with notes of dark chocolate and oak, to play well with the smokey, rich mac and cheese. It’s velvety and smooth, just like the creamy cheese pasta. Instructions. In a large deep sided skillet, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

Once, boiling add the cavatappi pasta and 1 tsp kosher salt. Bring back to a boil and stir frequently for 10 minutes, until almost all the water has been absorbed and the pasta is cooked. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is fully combined. Serve the mac and cheese with a sprinkling of the chives and eat immediately with Spoken Barrel Wine.