Loire Valley Wines Explained: From Muscadet to Sancerre
France's Loire Valley stretches from the Atlantic inland. Expect crisp Muscadet, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, with styles ranging from bone-dry to sweet and sparkling.
Roast Duck
Roast duck's rich meat and savoury, slightly sweet flavours pair wonderfully with both aromatic whites and elegant reds. Wines with bright acidity and moderate tannins often create particularly harmonious combinations.
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Riesling: The World's Most Misunderstood White Wine
Riesling is an aromatic white grape known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is famous in Germany, but also thrives in Australia, and France. Riesling is loved for its ability to make wines ranging from bone dry to very sweet while still fresh and vibrant.
Smooth Red Wines for Beginners: 7 Easy-Drinking Styles to Try
Choose low-tannin, fruit-forward reds like Pinot Noir, Gamay, Grenache, or Merlot for the smoothest introduction to red wine. If red wine has seemed bitter or heavy before, you may have started with the wrong bottle.