Wine Regions
Sancerre Wine: What It Is, How It Tastes and Food Pairings
Sancerre is a French appellation in the eastern Loire Valley, best known for dry Sauvignon Blanc. Here is how it tastes, how to read the label and what to pair.
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Every Wine Blue Book guide in one place: wine basics, grape varieties, wine regions, food pairings, wine ratings and research-based value picks.
Grape Varieties
Syrah vs Shiraz: Same Grape, Two Styles
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. The name usually hints at the style: peppery and structured from the Rhône, or riper and fuller from Australia.
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Best Value Wines
Vegan Prosecco: Is Prosecco Vegan, and Which Brands Say So
Some Prosecco is vegan and some isn't. Here is why fining agents matter, which brands say their Prosecco is vegan on their own sites, and how to check a bottle.
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Wine Basics
Why Does My Wine Taste Sour? Acidity, Vinegar and More
A tart wine is often perfectly normal. A vinegary one is not. Here is how to tell acidity from spoilage, why homemade wine turns sour and how to prevent it.
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Food Pairings
Wine and Cheese Pairing: What to Pour With Each Cheese
Which wine goes with which cheese, family by family: fresh, soft, washed rind, semi-hard, aged and blue, plus classic regional pairs and how to build a board.
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Food Pairings
Wine and Food Pairing: Simple Rules and a Chart by Dish
The few rules that make wine and food pairing easy: weight, acidity, tannin, sweetness, salt and heat, plus a quick chart of what to pour with common dishes.
9 min read
Wine Regions
Wine Regions of the World: A Country-by-Country Guide
The world's major wine regions by country, from Bordeaux and Tuscany to Mendoza and Marlborough, with the grapes each one is known for.
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Food Pairings
What Wine Goes With Chicken? Red or White, by Recipe
The best wine for chicken depends on how you cook it and what sauce you use. Here is what to pour with roast, fried, grilled, creamy, tomato and spicy chicken.
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Food Pairings
Best Wine With Salmon: White, Rosé or Pinot Noir?
The best wine with salmon is Pinot Noir or Chardonnay for most cooked salmon, with rosé, sparkling and crisp whites for smoked, glazed and raw salmon.
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Food Pairings
What Wine Goes With Steak? A Guide by Cut and Sauce
Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic, but the best wine for steak depends on the cut and the sauce. Here is what to pour with ribeye, strip, filet and flank.
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