Wine Pairing With Salad: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)

Salad is not hard to match, the dressing just gets in the way. Here is what to pour, what to avoid, and why no wine can out-acid a vinaigrette.
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JOQINEER Electric Wine Aerator Review: Does a Pump Beat a Pourer?

Our electric wine aerator review: the JOQINEER pump wakes up a young red in seconds, cannot soften tannin, and is currently hard to find. What it does well and what it does not.
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Best Wine for Stuffed Mushrooms

Discover the perfect wines to complement your stuffed mushrooms. From crisp whites to bold reds, find the best wine pairing for stuffed mushrooms to elevate your meal.
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Best White Wine for Mushroom Sauce: In the Pan and in the Glass

Which white wine to cook mushroom sauce with, which one to drink with it, and why they are not always the same bottle.
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Discover What is Verjus: Your Culinary Guide

Uncover the tangy secret of verjus, a versatile culinary ingredient. Learn what is verjus, its uses, and how to elevate your cooking with this gourmet favourite.
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French Kiss Cocktail Recipe: Raspberry, Vodka and Bubbles

How to make a French Kiss cocktail: vodka, Chambord and dry sparkling wine, one glass or a six-glass party batch, plus the bottle to buy and how many standard drinks you are holding.
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Riedel Winewings Sauvignon Blanc Review: Are Riedel Glasses Worth It?

The flat-bottomed Winewings glass genuinely makes Sauvignon Blanc smell louder. The Australian price is the problem. An honest review, tested against two ordinary glasses.
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Can You Freeze Vermouth? What Really Happens

Yes, your freezer will freeze vermouth, at about minus 7C. Here is what that does to the taste, and how long an open bottle really lasts in the fridge.
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Prosecco vs Cava: The Difference, and Which to Buy

One is made in a tank, the other in the bottle. The grapes, the method, the sugar levels, the taste and which one to pour for which occasion.
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Homemade Mint Simple Syrup: Easy & Refreshing

Discover how to make refreshing mint simple syrup at home. Perfect for cocktails and drinks, this easy recipe will elevate your beverages with a burst of minty flavour.
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