Red wines are ideal for hearty winter foods and cozy nights curled under a blanket. It’s easy to think of them as simply the wine of the colder months, and while they are perfect for the season, ...

Jeannette Pépin, Jacques Pépin's mother, served this red wine–beef stew at her Lyon restaurant, Le Pélican, where she would cook tougher cuts of meat into a rich, luscious, comforting dish.