Why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Tastes Like Passionfruit
Yeast, not the vineyard, makes the passionfruit in New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. How a country that paid farmers to pull up vines ended up planting two-thirds of its vineyards with…
Wine Faults: How to Tell a Bad Bottle From a Fixable One
The real fault check happens here, nose in the glass, before a single drop is swallowed. Somewhere between "this wine is fine" and "send it back" sits a lot of…
The Best Wine to Pair With Turkey
This bird will get along with almost any wine you pour. The cranberry sauce and the sweet potato casserole sitting next to it are the ones with opinions. Ask a…
Wine with Steak: Match the Fat, Not the Name
The right wine with steak depends on the cut’s fat, not the word “steak” — a marbled ribeye and a lean fillet want opposite bottles. A cut-by-cut, sauce-by-sauce guide.
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris: One Grape, Many Wines
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape. What it tastes like, why the styles split so far apart, where the good bottles come from, and what to eat…