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.
Coq Au Vin is a rustic, French dish that originally was prepared by braising a rooster in wine. The rooster was typically an older bird that had outlived its us... Read more.
Vichyssoise, while sounding sophisticated, is a simple dish with complex flavors that is interesting to pair with. In reflecting on the main flavors of the dish... Read more.
One of the renowned and classic Italian wines is Chianti. This beautiful red wine is made of Sangiovese grapes from Tuscany, Italy. When it comes to the taste, ... Read more.
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a big holiday in the United States. The day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the origi... Read more.
Pairing wine with ham is a relatively straightforward task. Often a fan-favorite served up for holidays like Easter and Christmas, this sweet, salty, cured trea... Read more.
Moscato is a sweet white wine with a low alcohol concentration that originated in Italy. This well-known light white wine is created from muscat grapes and has ... Read more.
Pinot Noir is dubbed as one of the best red wines out there and it surely is! Pinot Noir is a fruity and herbal light red wine originally from France. This trad... Read more.
Merlot is one of the most famous wines in the world. Its grapes are produced almost anywhere, but originated from France. You will also often find merlot as par... Read more.
Best Food To Eat With Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc is a very popular white wine. It is a green grape is grown in France, Italy, and other parts of the world.... Read more.
It has often been thought that wine cannot be paired with salad. This is due to the often-various ingredients in salads and the acidity of some salad dressings,... Read more.