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.
Bordeaux vs Burgundy: Two Philosophies of French Wine
Bordeaux vs Burgundy: the blend versus the single grape, the classification systems, and why the same country produces two entirely different answers to what wine should be.
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 Red Wine for Beginners: 7 Approachable Bottles to Try First
The wrong first red wine can put you off the whole category for years. Here are seven soft, fruity, low-tannin reds — from Pinot Noir to Malbec to Gamay —…
Burgundy Wine Region: A Complete Guide for Beginners
The complete beginner’s guide to Burgundy: the classification system, five sub-regions from Chablis to the Mâconnais, what the wines taste like, how to read a label, and where to find…
Low Tannin Wines: The Complete Guide to Soft, Smooth Reds
From Gamay and Pinot Noir to Barbera and Grenache, these low-tannin reds are soft, smooth and fruit-forward — with no drying, grippy sensation. The complete guide, including a tannin spectrum…
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 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.