Best Wine With Korean BBQ: Sweet, Spicy and Smoky Pairings
Pour a chilled Gamay or a crisp Riesling with Korean BBQ. Here is why they cope with sweet marinade, smoke and chilli, plus what to avoid and one stock-checked bottle.
Read moreBest Wine With Beef Burgers: A No-Fuss Guide for Burger Night
The best wine with a beef burger is a juicy Shiraz. Here is why it works, what to avoid, and one stock-checked bottle for burger night.
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 moreWhat Wine Goes With Spaghetti Bolognese? Easy Pairings That Work
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.
Read moreCabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing: Best Dishes, Snacks and Cheese
Steak, lamb, aged cheddar, salami and dark chocolate: what to eat with Cabernet Sauvignon, the snacks to put out with a bottle, what to avoid, and a bottle to buy.
Read moreStroganoff and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Sour cream and mushrooms run this dish, not the beef, and both punish tannin. Why Pinot Noir wins, what to avoid, and one bottle for both versions.
Read moreMoussaka and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Moussaka needs acidity, not muscle. Xinomavro is the best answer, with Sangiovese and Grenache behind it, and the béchamel is the reason your usual big red falls over.
Read moreLiver and Onions and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Liver is iron-dense, and iron is what makes wine taste metallic. Gamay, Pinot Noir and Loire Cabernet Franc all work, served cool. Here is why, and what to avoid.
Read moreMeatloaf Wine Pairing: What to Pour for Beef or Turkey
Grenache, Merlot or Barbera are the best wines for meatloaf. The mince is not the hard part, the sweet and salty glaze on top is.
Read moreMeatloaf Wine Pairing: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
The best wine with meatloaf is a soft, fruity red: Merlot first, then juicy Shiraz, Zinfandel or Grenache. Why the glaze is the tricky bit, what to avoid, and a stock-checked bottle for tonight.
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