Cabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon: Parent and Child Compared
Cabernet Franc is Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent. In 1997 DNA testing showed that the world’s most famous red grape is simply ...
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What Wine Goes With Thai Green Curry?
Thai green curry needs a wine that can handle coconut fat, chilli heat and a whisper of palm sugar. Here is what actually works, and why.
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Nebbiolo vs Sangiovese: Italy’s Two Great Reds Explained
Nebbiolo and Sangiovese are the two grapes behind Italy’s most famous reds. Nebbiolo makes Barolo and Barbaresco in the fog ...
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Wine Serving Temperature Chart: Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling
The exact temperature for every wine style, why it actually changes the taste, and three easy ways to get there without a wine fridge.
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Pinot Noir vs Gamay: Burgundy’s Star and Its Cheerful Cousin
Pinot Noir and Gamay are family. Gamay is Pinot Noir’s child, from the same cross with the old white grape ...
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Best Wine With Pork Belly: Crisp Whites and Juicy Reds
Off-dry Riesling and light, cool-climate Pinot Noir are the two safest pours for pork belly. Here is why, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle to try tonight.
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Zinfandel vs Primitivo: Same Grape, Different Passports
Zinfandel and Primitivo are the same grape. California’s Zinfandel and Puglia’s Primitivo have identical DNA, and the original vine turned ...
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What Wine Goes With Sushi? Easy Pairings for Salmon, Tuna and Veggie Rolls
Dry Riesling, crisp sparkling and light Pinot Gris are the safest wines with sushi. Here is what soy, wasabi and raw fish do to a glass, plus one bottle to try tonight.
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Syrah vs Shiraz: Same Grape, Two Names, Two Styles
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. Not cousins, not clones, not a blend: one grape, two spellings. Syrah is ...
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How Many Glasses Are in a Bottle of Wine? The Simple Australian Guide
A standard 750ml bottle pours five glasses at 150ml, or six at 125ml. Here is the full Australian guide, including standard drinks and party maths.
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