Sipping Wings
Ex‑sommelier and wine writer curating weekly wine news and commentary for enthusiasts and service pros.
Sweet Wines Like Port Pair Perfectly with Chocolate
Sipping a glass of Port while eating Easter chocolate🍫🍷 Chocolate can pair beautifully with wine… but not every wine works. Most dry red wines actually get really weird with chocolate. But Port, Banyuls, or a rich Lambrusco work so well with it.✨
Crisp Pinot Grigio Perfectly Balances Creamy Lemon Pasta
Feeling summer vibes today, so currently cooking a creamy lemon pasta and pairing it with a Pinot Grigio from Veneto🥂 Fresh, crisp, the wine cuts through the creaminess and works perfectly with the lemon. What would you pair this with?
Italian Wine Splits: North Fresh, South Rich
Most people think Italian wine is one thing, but it actually completely depends on climate. North = fresh, high acid wines South = richer, riper wined And that’s just the beginning of how complex Italy really is 🇮🇹🍷