11 Best wines for beginners plus tips on how to start drinking wine
If you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
Located just 45 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore Valley is a hidden gem wine region in California. Home to over 50 wineries, it’s the perfect day trip or off-the-beaten-path long weekend destination. Keep reading this post to find out the best wineries to visit, where to eat, where to stay, and the ideal itinerary for a weekend in Livermore Valley.
Read MoreThis is the best steak crostini recipe. Pair these crostini with your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon for an elevated date-night-in or bring these along with you to a party and be the most popular guest of the evening. Keep reading this post to find the full recipe, learn some fun facts about Cabernet Sauvignon, and discover why this food and wine pairing works so well.
Read MoreFor me, the best Valentine’s Day wine and food pairings are simple and delicious, yet elevated. And these three appetizer recipes and wine pairings are just that. You might be wondering, “What wine do people drink on Valentine’s Day?” And while there’s no right or wrong answer here, I like to suggest choosing a wine based on the meal you’re planning to eat. Keep reading this post to find the full recipes for all three appetizers, along with wine recommendations for each variety, and discover why these food and wine pairings work so well.
Read MoreThese BBQ Chicken Baked Taquitos are so easy to make for guests, and when paired with a juicy Merlot, they taste even better. If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer to serve for Super Bowl Sunday, or any game day party, look no further than these chicken taquitos. Keep reading this post to find the full recipe, learn some fun facts about Merlot, and discover why this food and wine pairing works so well.
Read MoreThis simple linguine with clams recipe comes together in under thirty minutes and is sure to please your next wine dinner party guests. My suggestion: pair this meal with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine, France. Keep reading this post to find the best linguine with clams recipe, learn about France’s Touraine wine region, and find out why Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect pairing for this easy seafood pasta.
Read MoreWhat type of wine is sweet? I’m sharing the 5 best sweet wines for beginners, including some sweet wine food pairing ideas and sweet white, red, and sparkling wines to try. This post also covers the difference between dry and sweet wines and how to know if a wine is dry or sweet (even before you purchase the bottle).
Read MoreIf you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
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