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Does Vermouth Have Sugar? Explore the Sweet Truth

17/07/2024

Curious about your vermouth's sweetness? Find out does vermouth have sugar and how it affects your favourite cocktails.

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

15/07/2024

Glass of white wine beside a green salad and a jug of vinaigrette

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.

Best Wine for Stuffed Mushrooms

11/07/2024

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.

Best White Wine for Mushroom Sauce: In the Pan and in the Glass

11/07/2024

Glass of Chardonnay beside a plate of creamy mushroom pasta with thyme

Which white wine to cook mushroom sauce with, which one to drink with it, and why they are not always the same bottle.

Discover What is Verjus: Your Culinary Guide

06/07/2024

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.

Can You Freeze Vermouth? What Really Happens

28/06/2024

Chilled bottle of vermouth and a small glass on a timber table

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.

Prosecco vs Cava: The Difference, and Which to Buy

27/06/2024

Two glasses of sparkling wine beside a bottle and olives on a timber table

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.

What is Vermouth: A Complete Guide to This Fortified Wine

24/06/2024

Explore the world of vermouth, the classic fortified wine, and learn how it enhances cocktails like the iconic martini. Perfect for Aussie taste buds.

Red Wine and Coke: Kalimotxo, Katemba and How to Make It Properly

21/06/2024

Tall iced glass of red wine and cola with a lime wedge beside a bottle of red wine

Yes, you can mix red wine with Coke. What it is called around the world, the right ratio, the best cheap red to use, and how many calories you are drinking.