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.
Wine may not be the first beverage that comes to mind when having cake, but with a little knowledge, wine can elevate your dessert to new heights. And you don&#... Read more.
When one thinks of wine pairings with burgers, the automatic thought will likely be of bold reds. While these do work well with red meat burgers, did you know t... Read more.
Octopus is a surprisingly delightful, versatile ingredient. When prepared well it is tender and delicious; a delicacy you will want to have again and again. One... Read more.
If you are a pork lover and have not tried Porchetta (pronounced por-ketta), you should move it to the top of your list. This Italian favorite translates to &#x... Read more.
Shrimp and prawns are one of the most popular seafood choices in the world, and rightly so. They do not have a “fishy” flavor so they are appealin... Read more.
Crawfish, crayfish, crawdads, craydids, crawdaddies, freshwater lobsters, rock lobsters, mudbugs, baybugs, mountain lobsters, and yabbies. What you call them de... Read more.
When you think of all-inclusive resorts, images of bottomless margaritas and pina coladas probably come to mind, but what about wine? Today, wine has become mor... Read more.
Imagine a special dinner, on a special day like St. Valentine’s Day. Imagine a special menu created only for the occasion. Imagine the best company you c... Read more.
Stir fry is a popular dish due to its versatility of a wide variety of vegetables, sauces, and protein that can be used. It is so quick and easy to make that it... Read more.
What is all the buzz about Bridgerton, Netflix’s hit Regency-Era drama series? In fact, why is it that so many period films, novels and series are set du... Read more.