Piedmont Wine Guide: Grapes, Wines and How to Explore It
Piedmont, in north-west Italy, is famous for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera. Its wines range from fragrant, tannic reds to crisp whites and gently sparkling Moscato.
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Northern Rhône
Explore the Northern Rhône, home to some of the world's greatest Syrah wines, producing elegant, peppery reds alongside distinctive white wines from steep hillside vineyards.
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8 Fun BBQ Food & Wine Pairings for Your Next Barbecue
The easiest way to pair wine with BBQ is to match the food’s character with the wine’s structure. Smoke → Syrah or Rioja; Lemon & herbs → Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño; Sweet BBQ → Zinfandel or Primitivo; Seafood & veg → crisp white or rosé; Dessert → lightly sweet wine
Steak Wine Pairing Guide: Reds, Whites & More
The best wine with steak is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Its firm tannins interact with the steak’s proteins, helping soften the wine’s structure while its blackcurrant flavours complement the meat. Malbec and Syrah are excellent alternatives.
The Best Wines to Pair With Burgers
A juicy beef burger pairs best with a fruity, medium- to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon blend or Malbec, whose ripe fruit, firm tannins and lively acidity complement rich meat and savoury flavours. For alternatives, try Syrah or, for lighter or non-beef burgers, an oaked Chardonnay.
Syrah vs Shiraz: Why One Grape Has Two Personalities
Syrah and Shiraz are two names for the same dark-skinned red grape. It typically produces dry, full-bodied wines with flavours of blackberry, plum, black pepper and spice. It is most famous in the Rhône Valley and across Australia, where styles range from elegant and savoury to rich and powerful.