Wine Pairings

Have you ever heard someone talk about serving the perfect wine, that was chosen according to the meal they were cooking and wished you had that skill? Well, now you can! You don’t have to be a sommelier to learn a few tricks about matchmaking your food and drinks for the tastiest possible combinations. For […]

Salmon. For many, it is the chicken of the fish world. A delicious ingredient that can be served in a combination of ways. Not only can it complement or even make a dish, but salmon also matches with a range of different wines. Salmon is a rich fish often served with butter or cream. Therefore,

I’m always filled with fear when I’m going to a dinner party, and I don’t know what they’re serving. The issue isn’t that I’m a fussy eater, far from it. Pairing wine is an art form. There’s a whole career based around it, after all! However, you don’t need to be a sommelier to make

Wine and Chinese food isn’t a conventional pairing – you might be more tempted to reach for a beer with your favorite Chinese takeout.  Pairing wine and Chinese food can seem tricky, as it’s a cuisine that covers so many contrasting flavors such as sweet, sour, spicy, and salty.  As a result, there’s no go-to

When it comes to a crowd-pleasing dish, there is no brighter star in the sky than the humble homemade lasagna. Made from layers of thin pasta, as well as a rich combination of tomato sauce and melting cheese – lasagna is one of those dishes that can be served anytime and enjoyed by anyone.  If

A lot has been written over the years about pairing wine with French food, but not so much about pairing wine with Mexican food. One possible reason that Mexican food has been overlooked in discussions of wine is that we’re used to eating Mexican food with beer. Understandably too, as beer tastes great with a

We’ve all been there, sitting in a fancy restaurant staring at the exhaustive wine list, trying to figure out which one will be a tasty addition to that chocolate dessert you just ordered only to end up picking something that tastes like bitter vinegar in contrast to the gooey chocolate sponge – it’s very disappointing.

Most people tend to assume that white wine is for chicken. It’s certainly the safe choice of wine for the popular poultry. The truth of pairing wine with chicken is more complicated than just taking the first bottle of white you land on. For instance, many people are surprised to learn that red or rosé

Wine and spaghetti were born to be paired together. Throughout Italy, spaghetti is a prized staple both in the most sophisticated restaurants and the most modest of family homes.  Conveniently, Italy is one of the world’s biggest producers of wine, mainly due to its mediterranean climate and soil conditions which allow wine grapes to thrive. 

Wine and pizza are a match made in heaven.  Whether you enjoy a classic combination of mozzarella and marinara sauce, a creamy ‘white’ pizza with ricotta cheese and mushrooms, or a sizzling meat feast pizza, there’s a wine out there that will enhance your pizza and take it to the next level.    However, which wine