Wine with Pasta: Pairings by Sauce Type
One rule: match the wine to the sauce, not the pasta shape. Chianti with bolognese, Chardonnay with carbonara, Vermentino with pesto, Soave with vongole — every pasta sauce covered.
Wine with Olives: The Complete Pairing Guide
Fino Sherry, Albariño, Vermentino and dry rosé work with olives. Tannic reds do not. Here is why, and the best match for every major olive variety.
Wine with Mushrooms: Pairings by Variety and Dish
Pinot Noir for porcini risotto, Barolo for truffle pasta, white Burgundy for chanterelles in butter — mushrooms and aged red wine share the same earthy vocabulary. Here is the complete…
Wine with Lamb: The Complete Pairing Guide
Cabernet Sauvignon with roast leg, Malbec with grilled chops, Grenache with slow-braised shoulder, Riesling with curry — the complete guide to pairing wine with every lamb dish.
Goat Cheese and Wine Pairing: The Complete Guide
Sancerre with fresh chèvre is the benchmark, but the pairing changes with the cheese's age. Aged chèvre, ash-ripened styles, and goat brie all call for something different. The complete guide.