Grape Varieties
Malbec Wine: Taste, Regions and What to Pair It With
Malbec is a dark, plummy red from south-west France that found fame in Argentina. Here is how it tastes, where it grows and what to eat with it.
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Food Pairings
Wine and Food Pairing: Simple Rules and a Chart by Dish
The few rules that make wine and food pairing easy: weight, acidity, tannin, sweetness, salt and heat, plus a quick chart of what to pour with common dishes.
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Wine Regions
Wine Regions of the World: A Country-by-Country Guide
The world's major wine regions by country, from Bordeaux and Tuscany to Mendoza and Marlborough, with the grapes each one is known for.
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