Vignobles Lacheteau Vouvray Review The Vignobles Lacheteau Vouvray is one of the white wines that you don’t want to miss out on. If you’re looking for a sweet and light-bodied wine that’s under $10, then this could be the wine for you. Take note that its 2021 vintage has a better rate than any other […]
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Pinot Noir Food Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Dishes to Pair
Pinot Noir Food Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Dishes to Pair Quick Answer: Mushroom & earthy foods, or lean meats with fruit based sauces. Pinot Noir has a wide range of flavor profiles from light to medium body and fruit to earth flavors, thus it goes great with a variety of meals. Pinot Noir is probably […]
Pinot Grigio Food Pairings: A Comprehensive Guide – WineO Mark
Pinot Grigio Food Pairings Guide Quick Answer: Seafood, vegetables, and Italian seafood pastas. This refreshing acidity of this wine along with the delicate floral and citrus notes that make it a perfect match for seafood. Whether you’re serving grilled fish, spaghetti alle vongole, fried calamari, or sushi, it will elevate your meal. I’m a Pinot […]
The Palm Rosé by Whispering Angel – WineO Mark Review
The Palm Rose by Whispering Angel (Now Called The Beach) The Palm Whispering Angel Rosé has first launched three years ago and is currently the (3rd) third best-selling Provence rosé in the US. However, is now re-introducing this wine and naming it The Beach by Whispering Angel. Château d’Esclans hopes to continue to update this […]
Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review
Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that is produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. You can find this wine at Trader Joe’s and this wine has been a solid choice of ours for a while now, and here are our thoughts about it. Currently […]
Matua Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review
Matua Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review The Matua Sauvignon Blanc is currently featured in Vivino’s Best Wines under $20 with its 2021 vintage bottle. Unknown to most people, Matua is the very first winery to produce a Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand back in 1974. After several years, the winery has won several awards […]
The Pass Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review
The Pass Sauvignon Blanc – WineO Mark Review The Pass Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines in Trader Joe’s. Many people love this wine because of its citrus and refreshing taste and for good reason. In 2019, this wine won a silver award for the New Zealand Wine. This white wine […]
Best Wine For Duck: Our 14 Favorite Wine and Duck Pairings
Best Wine For Duck Dishes: Our 14 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Pinot Noir is the classic wine pairing for duck. And it’s a good one, because the red fruit flavors of Pinot Noir make it a complementary pairing for duck, which is often served or cooked with a fruit based sauce. Also the acidity of […]
Can You Mix Red And White Wine? – WineO Mark
Can You Mix Red and White Wine? Quick Answer: Yes, it’s actually quite common. And some of the wines can be pretty tasty! Think Champagne! However, if you’re asking if you, a wine drinker not a winemaker, can mix red and white wine, the answer is probably no. I’d advise against it, BUT if you […]
Does Wine Freeze? Should You Put Wine in a Freezer? – WineO Mark
Does Wine Freeze? Should You Put Wine in a Freezer? Quick Answer: This is a question that many people have, and the answer is yes – wine does freeze. And yes I still put my wine bottle in the freezer before serving, sometimes… But I don’t store wine in the freezer. There are some things […]
Best Wine for Charcuterie: Our 7 Favorite Pairings For Your Next Platter
Best Wine for Charcuterie: Our 7 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Any wines will work, so pick your favorite wine. A charcuterie board has many diverse flavors that typically include different types of cheese; therefore, most, if not all, wines will pair nicely with the board. Are you hosting a party and want to know what […]
Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review 2022
Chateau Ste Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review This winery is very well-known for being the single largest producer of Riesling, typically not their red wines. However in the past decade or so, they’ve become one of the largest wine makers- producing white, rose, sparkling, and red wines with many different styles to choose […]
Cecilia Beretta Prosecco – WineO Mark Review 2022
Cecilia Beretta Prosecco Review Cecilia Beretta is run as a separate venture by Pasqua. Established in 1980 by Umberto, Riccardo, and Alessandro Pasqua, the vineyards are found in Valpolicella and Soave which have acres filled with prime limestone-rich soils. The Cecilia Beretta Prosecco is a sparkling wine that is light and refreshing with a citrus […]
Best Wine With Alfredo: Our 5 Favorites for this Popular Pasta Dish
Best Wine With Alfredo: Our 5 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Chardonnay, preferably from Willamette Valley or Chablis. Both of these wines will complement the meal’s flavors while also having enough acidity to cut through the creamy richness of the dish. This “made in Italy but popular in America” dish, is a creamy and delicious pasta […]
Corvelia Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review 2022
Corvelia Cabernet Sauvignon Review Corvelia is known for only producing three types of wine: Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. They produce 45,000 cases annually. However, the Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of Corvelia because of its enticing dark fruit aroma, full-bodied taste, and attractive price. The Corvelia Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the […]