Pinot Meunier: Champagne’s Juicy, Underrated Grape
Pinot Meunier is a red grape best known for adding supple fruit and roundness to Champagne, especially in the Marne Valley. It also makes fresh sparkling wines and occasional juicy reds.
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Germany is one of the world's great white wine producers and the spiritual home of Riesling. Its cool climate produces wines known for their vibrant acidity, aromatic intensity and remarkable ability to balance freshness with sweetness.
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Pinot Grigio Guide: Taste, Regions, Styles & Food Pairings
Pinot Grigio, also called Pinot Gris, makes whites ranging from crisp pear-and-citrus styles to rich, spiced wines. Northern Italy and Alsace are famous sources, offering refreshing everyday bottles and textured wines for food.
Best Wine With Pumpkin: Complete Pairing Guide
Off-dry Chenin Blanc is our best all-round recommendation for pumpkin. For specific dishes, try Chardonnay with roasted pumpkin, off-dry Riesling with pumpkin pancakes, textured Pinot Grigio with gnocchi and Pinot Noir with savoury spiced pumpkin.
Best Wine With Spicy Food: A Complete Pairing Guide
Off-dry Riesling is the best all-round wine for spicy food because its refreshing acidity and gentle sweetness help balance chilli heat while complementing aromatic flavours. Gewürztraminer and sparkling wine are excellent alternatives.
Exploring Germany's Mosel: Wines, Grapes and Vineyards
Germany's Mosel is renowned for steep slate vineyards producing elegant Riesling with vibrant acidity, citrus, stone fruit and remarkable ageing potential, ranging from bone dry to lusciously sweet.
Riesling Explained: Taste, Sweetness & How to Drink It
Riesling is an aromatic white grape best known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is most famous in Germany but also thrives in Australia and France. Riesling can produce wines ranging from bone dry to intensely sweet while remaining fresh and vibrant.