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.
Hailing from the home of Don Quixote in La Mancha, Spain, Manchego is a semi-hard sheep’s milk cheese. The rind is inedible, but is easily identified by ... Read more.
Gouda, originating in the Netherlands, is one of the most popular cheeses in the world. It is a semi-hard cheese with a texture that is dense and springy, but c... Read more.
Deviled eggs are a hit at any gathering. The rich, creamy egg yolk mixed with mayo, salt and pepper, white vinegar, mustard, and paprika creates the perfect cul... Read more.
“White wine with fish!” We could follow this general rule, but, as we know, in the wine world there are no strict rules. In fact, to create a bett... Read more.
Veal is one of the most versatile meats to pair wine with. Since it is quite lean, tender and delicate, not only reds but even white wines pair beautifully with... Read more.
Sea Urchins are a great delicacy in Japanese cuisine, where they are known as ‘uni’, they are often used in sushi or served sashimi style. Only th... Read more.
Shrimp and Grits are served all throughout America but known in the low country South. Shrimp being shrimp and Grits being a type of porridge made from boiled c... Read more.
Sea Cucumbers are a seafood which can be eaten raw, pickled or fried, having a slippery, gelatinous texture and taste of seawater which some say tastes like sea... Read more.
Roast beef is usually the main part of the meal. When pairing it with wine however, we will need to look into what it is being served with. Since roast beef doe... Read more.
Pulled pork is a common name for barbecued pork shoulder which has been shredded and then mixed with barbecue sauce. To pair the smokey flavorful meat with a wi... Read more.