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 ...
Read moreWine 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.
Read morePinot 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 ...
Read moreBest 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.
Read moreZinfandel 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 ...
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreSyrah 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 ...
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreBest Wine With Steak: Reds, Whites and the Cut That Changes Everything
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.
Read moreChardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc: What Is the Difference?
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are the two white wines everybody has heard of, and they are opposites in one important ...
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