Best Wine With Steak: Reds, Whites and the Cut That Changes Everything

Seared steak on a wooden board next to a glass of red wine
Cabernet, Shiraz or Malbec? The right wine for steak depends less on the cut and more on how much fat is left on the plate. Here is how to choose.
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Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc: What Is the Difference?

Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc, two glasses side by side
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are the two white wines everybody has heard of, and they are opposites in one important ...
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Merlot vs Pinot Noir: Which Soft Red Is Right for You?

Merlot vs Pinot Noir, two glasses side by side
Merlot and Pinot Noir are the two reds people reach for when they do not want a big, grippy wine, ...
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What Wine Goes With Spaghetti Bolognese? Easy Pairings That Work

A bowl of spaghetti bolognese next to a glass of red wine on a dark timber table
Sangiovese, Barbera and Montepulciano are the three safest bottles for spaghetti bolognese. Here is why acidity matters more than power, what to avoid, and one stock checked pick.
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Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot: What Is the Difference?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the two most planted red grapes in Bordeaux, they are usually blended together, and they ...
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Which Australian State Has the Best Wine? An Honest Answer

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Embark on a vinous journey to discover which Australian state has the best wine. Explore celebrated regions and award-winning varietals today.
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The Best South Australian Wine Regions, Explained in Plain English

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South Australia makes almost half of all the wine in Australia, and nearly every famous Australian bottle you can name ...
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Hunter Valley: Australia’s Oldest Wine Region and Its Strangest White

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The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region, about two hours’ drive north of Sydney, and on paper it should ...
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McLaren Vale: Shiraz, Old-Vine Grenache and the Sea

Glass of Shiraz with grapes, McLaren Vale vineyards and the coast behind
McLaren Vale is the wine region on Adelaide’s doorstep: about 33 kilometres south of the city, thirty-five minutes by car, ...
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Clare Valley: The Home of Australian Riesling

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The Clare Valley is a string of small valleys about 100 kilometres north of Adelaide, and it is the home ...
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