Viognier: The Perfumed Grape That Almost Vanished
In the 1960s the whole world had fewer than 10 hectares of Viognier. By 2016 it had about 16,000. Here is what it tastes like, why it nearly disappeared and…
Wine with Salmon: The Complete Pairing Guide
Chardonnay with cream sauce, Sauvignon Blanc with tartare, Pinot Noir with grilled fillets, Champagne with smoked salmon — the right wine for salmon changes with every preparation.
Best Wine for Pizza: Pairings by Topping and Style
Chianti with Margherita, Barbera with pepperoni, oaked Chardonnay with bianca, Malbec with BBQ — the best wine for pizza depends entirely on the toppings. Here is the complete guide.
Wine and Cheese Pairing: Rules, Principles and the Pairings That Actually Work
Red wine and cheese is one of gastronomy’s most persistent myths. This guide explains the real principles behind great wine and cheese pairing — by cheese type, with the eight…
What to Eat with Chardonnay: Pairings by Style
The key to Chardonnay food pairing is the wine style, not the grape. Crisp, unoaked styles suit oysters and salads; richer oaked Chardonnay suits lobster, cream sauces, roast chicken and…
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.