Is Wine Acidic? Let’s explore if wine is acidic and if it is, what is more acidic? Red wine or white wine? Well the quick answer to this question is simple…Yes, wine is acidic. Drinking alcohol oxidizesinto acetaldehyde and then continuesinto acetic acid. This acetic acid is present in smaller concentrations and with oxidation, the concentration increase. [...]

 Gourmet Monthly offers one of the best cheese of the month clubs in the United States. This monthly club will help you discover the world of cheese one month at a time.  This cheese club not only makes a great gift but can also be a tasty treat for yourself. Gourmet monthly has many payment [...]

Pinot Grigio is a tasty white wine which is very popular around the world. This wine has some very tasty flavors which pair well with many food varieties. The major flavors in Pinot Grigio are usually fruity flavors like pear or melon. You can often taste hints of tropical fruits, as well as a smoky or [...]

Chardonnay is a light-bodied, white wine which pairs well with many different foods. Continue reading to learn about some of the most popular Chardonnay food pairings. Chardonnay can have many flavors. Some of the most common flavors that Chardonnay has are buttery, mineral, fruit, and oak flavors. Depending on the aging process and the location [...]

 Merlot is one of the most popular wines so it’s no surprise people are searching for Merlot and food pairings.  There is a simple guideline to follow when trying to pair wine with food; match the color of the wine to the color of the food. Some of the major flavors you will experience when drinking [...]

Red wine contains calories which can cause weight gain if you consume too much. So can red wine make you fat? Yes, if you drink too much of it, you may gain weight. So how much is too much? Well if you exceed two glasses a night, you might see some weight gain. Also, if [...]

When trying to pair Lasagna with wine, you need to stick with a red wine. With lasagna and pasta, the wine is typically matched up with the sauce. With any kind of red sauces and meat sauces, which lasagna is paired with, you should stick to a hearty red.   Also,  any Italian wine will work with [...]

 When pairing a wine with fish, you have a lot of options…The type of fish determines which wine you should choose. Here are some popular fish and wine pairings: Salmon (grilled): Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Salmon (poached): Bordeaux and Pinot Noir Cod: Sauvignon Blanc Bass: Pinot Blanc and Riesling Trout: Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc Tuna: [...]

With pizza being one of the most popular foods in the United States, you are going to want to know what wine goes with pizza. With tomato sauce being quite heavy, it is best to match it with a heavy red wine. Some of the most popular wines to pair with pizza are: * Cabernet [...]

When looking to pick a wine to go with steak, you have a few options. The type of wine is dependant on how you cook the steak, although there are a few common steak wines. If you are simply serving a plain piece of steak, the most common wine would be either a Cabernet or a [...]