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It's more than just fermented grape juice: Musings about the history of wine and a deep dive into reds, whites and regions that will make any wine lover drunk with happiness.
White Wines to Pair with Italian Food
Italian food is a type of cuisine that most people assume pairs best with red wine — and in many cases, it does. Who can deny the delicious zing of a Sangiovese or a Merlot with a good plate of pasta with ragu? Moreover, who would be crazy enough to deny how awesome a glass of red looks when placed next to some mussels fra diavolo?
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy9 years ago in Proof
Best Indian Food and Wine Pairings
Indian food and wine aren't exactly a combination that most would call intuitive. In fact, most people tend to pair water with almost all Indian food, primarily because the food tends to be pretty darn spicy for people to handle.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Proof
Sparkling Wine and Food Pairing Guide. Top Story - August 2017.
Most people know that sparkling wine (erm "champagne") goes well with almost every dish. In fact, one of the classic rules of thumb is that champagne should be used as a go-to when you aren't sure what to pair your food with.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy9 years ago in Proof
Wine and Cheese Pairing Guide
There are very few things that are as sophisticated and classically enjoyable as a wine and cheese tasting. It's one of the most popular food and wine pairings known to man, and has been a majorly upscale way to enjoy the art of subtle flavors.
By Rowan Marley9 years ago in Proof
Best Red Wines to Pair with Italian Food
If you love spaghetti and meatballs or a tasty pizza then you should try these splendid red wines to pair with Italian food. These wines will make your taste buds explode. When you choose an ideal red wine you will have a greater appreciation for your Italian dish.
By Jessica Herring9 years ago in Proof
Sip and Buy Wine at Bordeaux’s Train Station
It had to be Bordeaux... Recently, Gare St Jean, Bordeaux’s sprawling 19th century railway station added a new retail store to its array of restaurants and book stores: Le Pavillon des Vins de Bordeaux, a state-of-the-art wine store opened in May 2017. Being a major tourist hub and centre for commerce as well as one of France’s largest cities, Bordeaux sees considerable commercial and tourist traffic. It is one of France’s biggest seaside resorts and — most importantly, the world’s foremost wine destination.
By Ruma Singh9 years ago in Proof
Made in America... Wine
Let's break this down. Americans are the top consumers of wine. We love wine. We have made it a social drink, one for sealing deals at corporate lunches, the drink to celebrate occasions, wine is part of religious ceremonies, etcetera, etcetera.
By Stu The Wine Guru9 years ago in Proof
How Do I Buy Wine?
So you just got into wine, or you are an enthusiast and collector, but how do you buy wine? And where do you buy it? Well, there is the local mom and pop liquor store that may carry a few "brands" of wine. There is the big Wine & Spirits chain that has a myriad of choices, and most likely you will get lost in the aisles, and dizzy trying to decide on a bottle. Well, there is always the trusty internet with its online store that gives you all the information about a wine and it's ratings, and what elementary school the wine maker went to. Of course, you won't be able to hold the bottle in your hand until you purchase it and it's shipped to you. That's no fun.
By Stu The Wine Guru9 years ago in Proof
Wine... What's it All About?
Here is an interesting little factoid about worldwide wine consumption. According to the World Wine Institute, in 2009, France topped the list with 12.40% of the world's consumption. U.S. consumption of the world's wine was a close second with 11.70%, followed by Italy, and China taking the third and fourth spots respectively. The rest of the worlds' wine consuming countries split up the balance.
By Stu The Wine Guru9 years ago in Proof
The Best Wine and Burger Pairings
As we move into outdoor grilling season, those delicious burgers will be popping up more frequently on the menu. While you can also grill them in a pan or bake them in your oven, a great BBQ almost always brings out the best in the meat. Whether yours are made of beef, pork, or lamb—or some great combination of the all of the above—I have some amazing wine pairings to go with them.
By Liza Zimmerman9 years ago in Proof
