Category: Food and wine

  • Pouring wine like a pro

    The Perfect Pour: How to Serve Wine Like a Pro

    As any wine enthusiast well knows, serving wine is not just about uncorking the bottle and haphazardly pouring it into any old glass you can find. After all, why do you think it's customary to pour wine at a table rather than bringing over a glass of it pre-filled?

    The perfect pour requires finesse and attention to detail, allowing you to fully appreciate the flavors and aromas of the wine. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party or enjoying a casual evening with friends, we've put together some tips on how to serve wine like a pro. Continue reading

  • Clam pasta with white wine sauce

    What is the best white wine for cooking?

    When it comes to cooking, white wine is a surprisingly common ingredient - but how do you make sure you're using the best white wine to cook with? Sure, you could reach into the fridge and just grab whatever bottle you happen to have open at the time, but you certainly wouldn't treat other ingredients like this. If a recipe called for 'herbs' you'd have wildly different results using tarragon than you would using thyme, and from basil than you would using chives - so why would we treat Chardonnay and Sauvignon the same? Continue reading

  • Chinese food and wine

    Pairing Chinese Food with Wine

    Chinese cuisine is one of the most diverse kitchens featuring all sorts of dishes and styles. Pairing Chinese cuisine with wine might be a bit unorthodox for many people, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. On the contrary, proper wine can only enhance your Chinese dish. Continue reading

  • Glass of Prosecco

    Prosecco 101 – The Ultimate Guide

    Prosecco is one of the best tasting Italian wines that you shouldn't miss. If you'd like to learn more on this ultimate favorite drink, follow along as we guide you on how to enjoy every sip of it.

    So before you do your wine shopping in your favorite cellar shops, a little help from our guide will help you to pick the best bottle of Prosecco. You'll learn how it's made, the characteristics and how to enjoy it whatever the occasion. Continue reading

  • White wine and pizza

    Top 10 Wines to Serve With Pizza

    Pizza is a big part of modern living, and many can't even imagine their lives without it at least once per week. When it comes to drinks and pizza, a big percentage of the people opt for coke, beer, or some other soft drink.

    Serving pizza with wine may not be as popular as pizza and beer, but that's okay. Simultaneously, just because wine is not the default drink served with pizza, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't give it a try. Continue reading

  • Wine cocktails

    Cocktail Recipes For All Wine Lovers

    Cheers! It's the season to be jolly and make plenty of celebration drinks. With the pandemic going on and social distancing, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a glass of our favorite cocktails at home.

    There's still a reason to celebrate with your family and be safe from the coronavirus by doing your party at home this holiday season. With that being said, you surely need a lineup of party cocktail mixes to keep you entertained on this special occasion. Continue reading

  • Dessert wines

    A Personal Guide to the Amazing World of Dessert Wines

    Dessert wines, also known as pudding wines in some regions in the world, are sweet wines served with dessert, and it’s no easy task to define them. In the USA, a wine needs to have more than 14% alcohol by volume for it to be described as a dessert wine. But at the same time, many fortified wines contain even more alcohol than 14%. Then there are German dessert wines that contain 50% less alcohol than that.

    You get the picture of why it is not easy to put a strict definition of what defines a dessert wine. Continue reading

  • Salmon and wine

    Everything You Need to Know About Pairing Wine with Salmon

    You are serving salmon for special occasions, and yet you are not sure which wine you should choose. As a general rule, salmon should be served along with a full-bodied white wine such as white pinot noir, white burgundy, white rioja, viognier, and so on. You get the picture!

    That's the short answer for those who are in a rush and need to obtain a bottle or a few for the upcoming dinner.

    However, if you have several minutes, keep on reading. We promise that we won’t turn you into a high flying sommelier, but we will share some pretty practical knowledge on pairing salmon and wine. Continue reading

  • Wine and steak

    The Ultimate Guide on How to Pair Wine and Steak

    Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, job promotion, or some other special occasion, indulging in a premium piece of steak is an excellent choice. Furthermore, pairing it with great wine can turn your meal into an unforgettable experience.

    The only issue here is how to choose the right wine. Continue reading