Wine With Ramen: What to Pour for Every Broth

A bowl of ramen next to a glass of white wine
Ramen and wine can be a great match. Here is what to pour with tonkotsu, miso, shoyu and spicy bowls, plus one stock-checked Riesling to try at home tonight.
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Is Wine Vegan? What the Label Does, and Does Not, Tell You

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Is wine vegan? Not always. Learn which fining agents come from animals, what Australian labels must say, and how to find vegan-friendly bottles.
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Best Wine With Korean BBQ: Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Pairings

Korean barbecue spread with grilled beef, kimchi and two glasses of wine
Pour a chilled Gamay or a crisp Riesling with Korean BBQ. Here is why they cope with sweet marinade, smoke and chilli, plus what to avoid and one stock-checked bottle.
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What Wine Goes With Paella? Seafood, Chicken and Mixed

Seafood paella with a glass of white wine and a glass of rosé
The best wine for paella is a dry, zesty white or a crisp dry rosé. Here is what suits seafood, chicken and mixed paella, plus what to avoid.
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How to Store Wine at Home, Even If You Do Not Have a Cellar

Wine bottles lying on their sides on a dark wardrobe shelf
No cellar? No problem. Here is how to store wine at home: the right temperature, light, position and the best spots in an ordinary house.
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Best Wine With Fried Chicken: Bubbles, Rosé and Chilled Reds

Crispy fried chicken in a basket beside a flute of sparkling wine
Wine with fried chicken: dry sparkling, dry rosé and chilled light reds win. Here is why, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle under $16.
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What Wine Goes With Dumplings? Pairings for Pork, Prawn and Veggie Dumplings

Steamed dumplings with a glass of pinot gris
Pinot gris, dry sparkling or off-dry riesling: the best wines for dumplings, why they work, and what to skip.
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What Is Natural Wine? The Plain-English Guide for Curious Drinkers

A hazy glass of natural wine beside a bottle and fresh grapes
Natural wine has no legal definition, so what does the label mean? A plain-English guide to how it is made, how it tastes and how to buy your first bottle.
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Grenache vs Mourvèdre: The G and the M in Your GSM

Grenache vs Mourvedre, two glasses side by side
Grenache and Mourvèdre are two-thirds of a GSM, the Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre blend that is South Australia’s answer to the ...
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Best Wine With Beef Burgers: A No-Fuss Guide for Burger Night

Beef burger with melted cheese beside a glass of red wine
The best wine with a beef burger is a juicy Shiraz. Here is why it works, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle for burger night.
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