While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise are cheese, chocolate, cooking and wine. She's a culinary school grad ...

When used thoughtfully, oak can help reveal unexpected and delicious flavors. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly ...

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Vintage charts summarize the quality and character of wines from a particular region for each individual vintage—the year in which the grapes were grown and harvested. Based on ratings of a wide range ...

The typical wine bottle holds 750 milliliters or 25.4 fluid ounces. To my way of thinking, a bottle yields four glasses and a splash, though in most restaurants it’s five glasses and ...

The Oakridge 864 Drive Block Funder & Diamond Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 has been named the best chardonnay in Australia. The Halliday Wine Companion Awards celebrate the best wines in Australia. Below ...

Cheap vinegar, produced from inferior red wine, will give poor results to your finished dish. Buy good quality, aromatic vinegar with a complex flavour. The label will often specify which type of ...

Any good-quality white wine can be used for cooking. Don’t discount off-dry styles, which add a lovely complexity to savoury dishes. Use white wine to marinate pale meats such as pork or poultry ...

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