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Food and Wine
Raw Fish and Riesling: Pairing Seafood with German and Austrian White
Riesling and high-acid white wines pair with raw fish better than almost any wine. Here's why and which specific bottles to choose.
Food and Wine
The Steak and Wine Problem: Why Cabernet Isn't Always the Answer
Red wine with steak is conventional wisdom. But the convention is often wrong. Here's how to think about pairing beef with wine.
Food and Wine
What to Eat in Tuscany: A Practical Guide to Tuscan Wine and Food Pairings
Tuscan food and wine are inseparable. Here's what to eat in Tuscany and what to drink with it, in 12 specific pairings.
Food and Wine
Cheese and Wine: The Pairings That Actually Work
Most cheese and wine pairings are bad. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and which five combinations to remember forever.
Food and Wine
Pizza and Wine: The Simplest Pairing Guide You'll Ever Need
Pizza and wine pairing sounds simple. It is, mostly, if you know which wine to reach for and which to skip.