Wine Tasting Terms Explained: A Plain-English Glossary
Body, tannin, finish, legs, corked, brett — every wine tasting term you will encounter at a tasting or in a review, explained clearly and without jargon.
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.
Which White Wines Age Well? A Guide to Cellaring Whites
Most white wines should be drunk within three years. But Riesling, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc and a handful of others develop extraordinary complexity with age. Here is the complete guide.
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.
Wine Varieties Explained: A Guide to the Major Grapes
Understanding the dozen key wine grape varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and more — gives you a framework for navigating any wine list with confidence.