Wine Tips & Education

Your Guide to Autumn Wine and Food Pairings As fall settles in, comfort foods take center stage. To make your seasonal dishes even more enjoyable: pair them with the fall wines. Whether you’re roasting butternut squash, serving pork chops, or indulging in a slice of apple pie, there’s an ideal wine to complement every dish. 1. Chardonnay: A Perfect Wine for Creamy Comfort Foods Wine pairing: Chardonnay Comfort food pairing: Creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, chicken pot pie Why it works: Oaked Chardonnay is a rich, full-bodied white wine that pairs perfectly with creamy comfort foods. Its buttery texture and light...

The Best Fall Wines and How to Serve Them As the crisp air of fall settles in, it's the perfect time of year to explore a richer, more robust selection of wines that pair beautifully with the season’s flavors. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this guide will help you choose the best wines for fall and offer tips on how to serve them at the ideal temperature. Why Fall is the Perfect Wine Season Fall is a time of change—shorter days, cooler weather, and the transition from summer’s lighter dishes to heartier...

How Heat Affects Wine: Everything You Need to Know Wine is a delicate beverage, easily affected by temperature fluctuations. Excessive heat can have a significant impact on its quality, affecting flavor, aroma, and structure. If you are building a wine collection or planning an outdoor event, it is important to understand how heat affects wine. You should also know how to protect wine from heat damage to ensure the best drinking experience. How Heat Affects Wine Heat is one of the main enemies of wine, particularly for red wines and specific grape varieties. Storing wine at temperatures above 70°F (21°C)...

Merlot is one of the most popular red wines, but is it dry or sweet? This comprehensive guide explores Merlot’s taste profile, how factors like region, grape ripeness, and oak aging affect its flavor, and offers food pairing tips.