Chris is a sommelier from Omaha, NE and the owner of VinoCritic.com. He writes about wine, reviews wines and enjoys helping others learn about wine. He loves traveling with his wife Holly, especially to wine-centric locations like Paso Robles, Napa, Italy & France.
While many of our pairing articles are straightforward, this one will be a bit more complex. Duck may be prepared in a myriad of ways. From Asian-inspired dishe... Read more.
Sushi is the dish to have if you’re looking for something new. The nice part is that it goes well with wine. Sushi is rolled rice wrapped in seaweed and m... Read more.
Pairing wine with turkey is not as complicated as it looks. The taste profile and succulent texture of this meat can complement different grape varieties, grown... Read more.
Before we delve into the food and wine pairings, let us discuss what Port is. Port is a fortified wine that is made with adding grape spirits of approximately 7... Read more.
Fortified wines are wines that have had a distilled spirit, typically brandy, added to them during the winemaking process. This addition of spirit increases the... Read more.
Pairing wine with Picanha, a delicious Brazilian cut of beef, is a culinary adventure that can take your dining experience to new heights. Picanha, known for it... Read more.
White Zinfandel is a very approachable rosé wine that has gained popularity for its fruity, semi-sweet character and known for its pink hue. When it comes ... Read more.
White wine can be made from white or black grapes, but the majority of white wines are made from white grapes. White wine can be made from black grapes by gentl... Read more.
There are hundreds of different types of red wine, and it can be overwhelming when trying to learn about each varietal and selecting the right bottles try. This... Read more.
There are 3 main types of wine; still, sparkling and fortified. Still Wine – Most people think of still wine when they think of wine. This includes red wi... Read more.