Wine Articles and Education

Parisian streets and cafe. Photo by Caleb Maxwell.
Wine and Food

Le Croque Monsieur: a Parisian Café classic

Croque Monsieur sandwich. Here’s my version of a Parisian café classic.

The Croque Monsieur Sandwich is a delectable, pan-toasted ham and Swiss cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce and gruyere cheese au gratin topping, finished off in a quick high broil. Here is an easy recipe with Beaujolais wine pairing.

Sip of the Day

Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto

What do a Nordic explorer from the 10th century and a top-end Italian wine have in common? Read on to find out.

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Advanced Wine Knowledge

What Does Minerality in Wine Mean?

Describing wines in terms of minerality has come into vogue. While the descriptor is over-used and poorly defined, with each taster experiencing it differently, the