Best Wine With Korean BBQ: Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Pairings
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.
Read moreWhat Wine Goes With Paella? Seafood, Chicken and Mixed
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.
Read moreHow to Store Wine at Home, Even If You Do Not Have a Cellar
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.
Read moreBest Wine With Fried Chicken: Bubbles, Rosé and Chilled Reds
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.
Read moreWhat Wine Goes With Dumplings? Pairings for Pork, Prawn and Veggie Dumplings
Pinot gris, dry sparkling or off-dry riesling: the best wines for dumplings, why they work, and what to skip.
Read moreWhat Is Natural Wine? The Plain-English Guide for Curious Drinkers
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.
Read moreGrenache vs Mourvèdre: The G and the M in Your GSM
Grenache and Mourvèdre are two-thirds of a GSM, the Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre blend that is South Australia’s answer to the ...
Read moreBest Wine With Beef Burgers: A No-Fuss Guide for Burger Night
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.
Read moreCabernet 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 ...
Read moreWhat 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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