Category: Wine & Spirits

This article discusses the importance of cooking oils in enhancing flavors and textures of food, and how oiliness can also pertain to wines. It explores the history and variety of oils used in cooking, as well as the grape varieties that produce wines with an oily texture. The focus is on Viognier, an ancient grape […]

The author, a professional travel and red wine writer, discusses his experience and knowledge of baijiu, a Chinese liquor. He mentions his work as a spirits judge for the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) and his collaboration with fellow judge Derek Sandhaus, who wrote a book on baijiu. The author recently visited […]

This week, the writer explores the mysteries of the words winter, spring, summer, and autumn, the ancient Etruscan civilization, and the Sangiovese grape. The Etruscans were the first known cultivators of Sangiovese, which has been the most important grape in Tuscany for centuries. The most important Tuscan wine is Chianti, which is mostly made from […]

The Helan Mountain East Foothills region in Ningxia, China is producing some of the country’s best wines, with Cabernet Sauvignon being the most planted variety. However, experts believe that other varieties such as Chardonnay, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Italian grapes have potential in the region. While Cabernet Sauvignon will remain popular, the future of Ningxia […]

This article discusses the history and characteristics of Prosecco DOC wines, which are sparkling wines from the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions in northern Italy. The article explains that Prosecco DOC wines are made using the Charmat method, which is quicker and less costly than the traditional method used for Champagne. The primary grape used […]

This article discusses the diversity of Italian wines and highlights three lesser-known varieties from different regions of Italy. The first is Ruche, a dark-skinned red grape from Piedmont, known for its complex aromas and fine tannins. The second is Lacrima, a grape from the Marche region, which produces an energetic red wine with ripe fruit […]

The article discusses the history and migration of tomatoes in global cuisine, as well as the importance of acidity in pairing wines with tomatoes. It then focuses on the wine region of Alto Adige in Italy, known for its fragrant white wines with bracing acidity. The region has a rich history of winemaking and offers […]

This article discusses the history of lunch and the invention of the sandwich. It explains that lunch became a fixture in the modern world due to the industrial revolution and the widespread use of electricity. The article also credits John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, with popularizing the sandwich, although the concept of putting […]

In this article, the writer discusses the excellence of steak paired with red wines and how it has become a popular culinary experience. They reminisce about a memorable steak they had years ago and express disappointment in the quality of steaks available today. The writer traces the history of steakhouses and how they have evolved […]

The article discusses the evolution of cooking and the trend of using local ingredients in French and other progressive kitchens in Shanghai. It also highlights the potential of Languedoc, a wine region in the south of France, which is known for producing approachable and affordable red wines. The region has a rich history and has […]