Wine With Pizza: Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian and More

Margherita pizza with a glass of red wine
What wine goes with pizza? Pick a red with zippy acidity, like Barbera, or a crisp fizz. Here is what to pour with margherita, pepperoni and Hawaiian.
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Best Wine With Duck: Roast Duck, Duck Breast and Peking Duck

Glass of Pinot Noir beside sliced roast duck breast with cherry sauce
What wine goes with duck? Pinot Noir is the classic, but Grenache, off-dry Riesling and soft Shiraz all have a place. Here is how to choose.
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What Wine Goes With Pumpkin Risotto?

Bowl of pumpkin risotto with sage next to a glass of white wine
The best wines for pumpkin risotto are a lightly oaked Chardonnay or a peachy Viognier. Here is why they work, what to avoid, and one stocked bottle to try tonight.
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Organic vs Biodynamic Wine: What Is the Difference?

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Organic and biodynamic wines both avoid synthetic chemicals, but biodynamic adds extra rules. Here is the plain-English difference, and how to read the label.
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Best Wine With Prawns: From Garlic Butter to Barbecue

Grilled prawns with lemon beside a glass of white wine
Pour a cold Sauvignon Blanc or a dry sparkling with your prawns. Here is what works for garlic butter, barbecue and chilli prawns, and what to skip.
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Is Wine Vegan? What the Label Does, and Does Not, Tell You

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Is wine vegan? Not always. Learn which fining agents come from animals, what Australian labels must say, and how to find vegan-friendly bottles.
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What Is Natural Wine? The Plain-English Guide for Curious Drinkers

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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.
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Best Wine With Pork Belly: Crisp Whites and Juicy Reds

Sliced roast pork belly with crisp crackling beside glasses of red and white wine
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.
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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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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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