Wine 101

Need help picking a wine to go with dinner? Or, ideas for what to eat with that new wine you bought? We make it easy. Here are three different ways to get pairing advice:

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Start with sauces and flavorings:

Check German wine labels for the words "Erstes Gewächs," a designation that was created to be the equivalent of France's "Grand Cru" designation. Effective with the 1999 vintage, these wines are considered top quality.

Q: What is that dent in the bottom of a bottle of wine?

A: The dent on the bottom of a wine bottle is called a punt. It is found on the bottom of Champagne/sparkling wine bottles and some still wine bottles. The main purpose of the rounded bottom or punt is to strengthen the bottle--especially important for sparkling wines--but punts also can be useful for collecting sediment and for pouring wine (it provides a place to put your thumb).

Navigating The Wine List

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What's In A Name ?

by Heidi Yorkshire
If you're like me, the first thing you think when you look at a bottle of wine is, "What will it taste like?" Knowing how to read the label can help answer that important question. »Continue