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 MoreHere’s your complete guide to Santa Barbara wine country, including an overview of the region and the best hotels and wineries to visit during your stay in Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. I’ve also included a list of some of the best Santa Barbara wines to get you acquainted with this hidden gem region.
Read MoreWhether you’re planning romantic date night, lounging with your gals, or just treating yourself, here are the best wines to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year. These bottles would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special someone. Plus, I've included some food pairing suggestions to help you get inspired and plan the perfect date-night-in.
Read MoreWhat wines are good for Thanksgiving? To be honest, Thanksgiving can be a sommelier’s nightmare. But don’t worry, I’m here to help! Follow this Thanksgiving wine guide to find wines that will make your guests happy and pair with anything from turkey to green bean casserole or your aunt’s famous mac and cheese. Here are 5 tips to help you find the best wines to serve at your Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Read MorePlanning a wine tasting trip to Lodi can be tough, considering there are more than 85 wineries in the region. I’ve narrowed down a list to five of the best wineries to visit in Lodi and I’m also sharing some tips on how to get there and where to stay.
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of having dinner at a château in Bordeaux, France? I got to check this off my bucket list with a wine tasting and wine pairing dinner at Château Ambe Tour Pourret in Saint-Émilion, France. We enjoyed a home-cooked meal alongside organically grown Bordeaux wines, and spent time getting to know the owners of this historic Right Bank winery, the Lannoye family.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreOriginally from France, most famously Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, or “wild white”, has lived up to its namesake and grown wildly popular around the world. This guide outlines everything you need to know about the Sauvignon Blanc grape and its wine, including notable regions, what it tastes like, how to serve it, what to pair it with, and the best Sauvignon Blanc wines to try.
Read MoreLocated in southwestern Germany, the Mosel Valley (Moselle Valley) is one of the most beautiful and underrated wine regions. Home to some of the world’s top white wines, the Mosel produces mostly Riesling, ranging in style from bone dry to lusciously sweet. When visiting the region, be sure to explore the terroirs of the three subregions, including the Middle Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer. Here are four must visit wineries in Germany’s Mosel Valley, along with what to expect from each unique wine tasting experience.
Read MoreEver hear of orange wine? This is your complete guide to the trendiest style of wine right now: orange wine. This post breaks down how orange wine is made, what it tastes like, how to serve it, and some of the best orange wines to try.
Read MoreWhat are sulfites in wine? Are sulfites causing my red wine headaches? The short answer is sulfites are not the cause of your wine headaches, and they’re not causing your hangovers, either. Sulfites are used to preserve a wine and occur in wine at much lower levels than you might assume. This post will help clarify why there are sulfites in wine, how many sulfites are in wine, what’s actually causing your wine headaches, and how to best avoid a wine headache.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
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