The Classic Chianti Bottle
You know those straw-covered Chianti bottles you see at Italian restaurants? The ones that get turned into candle holders after the wine is gone? I...
Pairing guides for red wines including Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Malbec
You know those straw-covered Chianti bottles you see at Italian restaurants? The ones that get turned into candle holders after the wine is gone? I...
Beef stew and wine is one of those pairings that seems obvious but has some actual nuance if you want to get it right. I’ve...
Understanding Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc has gotten complicated with all the regional variations and food pairing theories flying around. As someone who spent years exploring...
Pinot Noir Cheese Pairing Pinot Noir and cheese pairing has gotten complicated with all the rules and regional dogma flying around. As someone who hosted...
I’ll be honest: Malbec was the wine that made me want to become a sommelier. In 2011, I tried a 2009 Catena Zapata Malbec with...