Food & Wine Pairing Videos

Some classic combinations of wine and food include Pinot Noir with salmon or duck and Cabernet Sauvignon with steak or lamb. Match wine with food by following tips from a wine connoisseur in this...

When choosing a wine, decide between light and buttery whites, or reds that are often divided by old and new worlds. Read restaurant wine lists with tips from a wine connoisseur in this free video...

When decanting a bottle of wine, the foil should be removed before lightly screwing the corkscrew down the middle of the cork for removal. Learn about decanting red wine, including checking the...

When storing wine, the temperature should remain steady and somewhere between forty-eight and sixty-two degrees. Store wine at proper temperatures, remembering that whites are kept cooler than...

When Merlot wine is chilled, the aroma and flavor of the wine is often deadened. Discover why people sometimes serve Merlot wine chilled, and why it shouldn't be served as such, with tips from a...

When pairing wine and cheeses, sharp cheeses often go with full-bodied red wines, while white wines can be drunk with triple creme or Brie cheeses. Learn about wine and cheese pairings, a historic...

Wines with corks should be stored horizontally so that the cork remains moist, while bottles with twist-off tops can be stored vertically. Learn about proper wine storage, such as keeping the...

Different styles of wine glasses have been created over the years to enhance the enjoyment of each type of wine. Choose wine glasses, such as a large bowl for a red wine, with tips from a wine...

Sparkling wines are typically served first, followed by crisp whites, buttery whites, lighter reds, heavier reds and dessert wines. Discover the order in which wine should be served from a wine...

When creating a wine list, the goal should be to provide something for every different wine drinker's taste. Make a wine list that includes definitive examples with tips from a wine connoisseur in...

Red wine etiquette involves presentation of the bottle and cork followed by a sip poured for the taster's approval. Learn red wine etiquette and tips for selecting red wines for different events...

Wine glasses get smaller as their intended drink moves from red wine to light red and white, respectively. Learn about different wine glasses, such as pony glasses for dessert wines, from a wine...

Certain wines have been deemed good complements to different meats, such as Cabernet Sauvignon with beef or Pinot Noir with pork, chicken and duck. Discover which wines go with which meats with...

When selecting wine, it's helpful to either ask the server for recommendations or pick a wine to go with a specific dinner. Select wine off of a wine list with tips from a wine connoisseur in this...

When opening a bottle of champagne, remove the foil, cover the top, unscrew the wire cage and work out the cork. Learn how to open a bottle of champagne from a wine connoisseur in this free video...

Rioja wines are very versatile food wines because they're not too heavy. Learn how to pair Rioja wines with food from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Because Rioja wines are aged at the winery, a bottle of Rioja wine doesn't require a lot of aging. Learn how to age Rioja wines from a professional wine sommelier in this free video.

The Tempranillo grape is found in other wine regions in Spain. So, there are many Rioja-like wines available. Learn about wines that are similar to Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in...

Looking for the best Rioja Spanish wines? Get tips for picking the best white, red, and rose Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Rioja wines are aged in oak barrels, which adds the characteristic spicy flavor to Spanish wine. Learn how Rioja wines are made from a professional sommelier in this free video.

The time that wine is fermented effects the complexity of flavors. Learn about the differences of aged versus young Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Because Rioja is a classic wine region, old wine making traditions are still used to produce Rioja wines. Learn about the differences between traditional and modern Rioja wine making from a...

La Rioja has three subregions where wine is made: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alvesa, and Rioja Baja. Learn about the wine making differences in these regions from a professional wine sommelier with this...

Tinto is the best known wine from the La Rioja region. Learn more about Tinto Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish wines.

Using the Viura grape, Rioja Blanca wine has clean body that pairs well with seafood and vegetables dishes. Learn more about Rioja Blanca wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Using a traditional wine making style, Rioja rose wines are aged for a very long time. Learn more about Rioja rose wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Cheese pairings differ if the Rioja wine is white, red or rose. Learn how to pair different Rioja wines with cheese from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Food pairings differ for white and red Piemonte wines. Learn how to pair both white and red Piemonte wine with food in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Piemonte wines that are made with the Nebbiolo grape age very well. Learn how to age Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Because of the wine making history in Piemonte, picking an Piemonte wine is a good bet. However, learn how to pick the best Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Northwest Italy is known for it's friendly people and excellent wineries. Get tips for planning a Italian wine tasting trip in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

To taste and smell wine properly, it's important to pour the right amount in the wine glass. Learn how to pour and serve Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish...

The La Rioja region in northern Spain has over 14,000 vineyards. Learn more about the La Rioja wine region from a professional sommelier in this free video about Spanish wines.

The La Rioja region produces Graciano, Tempranillo, Viura, and Garnacha Blanca grapes. Learn more about the grapes that are used for Rioja wines from a professional sommelier in this free video.

Barbaresco wines pair well with heavy items, such as braised meats and hard cheese. Learn more about Barbaresco Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Nebbiolo wines generally come from family operated wineries in Italy. Learn more about Nebbiolo Italian wine in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Not only does the Piemonte region make great wines, they also make cheese! Learn how to pair Piemonte wines with cheese in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

The Italian red wine called Barbera uses grapes that are indigenous to northwest Italy. Learn more about Barbera Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

The Dolcetto is an early ripening grape that makes excellent red wine. Learn more about Dolcetto Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Nebbiolos are one of the most expensive of the Piemonte wines. Learn more about Nebbiolo Piemonte wines in this free video from a professional sommelier.

For many, Barolos are considered the best wine in Italy. Learn more about Barolo Piemonte wines in this free video from a professional sommelier.

White wine and red wine differ in how they are to be served. Learn how to serve both red and white Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Piemonte is a wine region that's located in northwest Italy, which produces Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto grapes. Learn more about this Italian wine region in this free video from a professional...

During the wine making process, wineries use different types of barrels for fermentation. Learn how Piemonte wineries use barrels to make wine in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Ruero Arneis is a delicious Italian white wine that pairs with seafood, pork or chicken. Learn more about Ruero Arneis Piemonte wines in this free wine video from a professional sommelier.

Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings demands a light, fruity slightly sweet wine. Learn how to pair Thanksgiving turkey and wine from a professional writer, speaker and sommelier in this free...

Easter ham calls for light, fruity, low tannin wines. Learn how to pair Easter ham and wine from a professional writer, speaker and sommelier in this free culinary video.

Roast beef at Christmas needs a Cabernet Sauvignon to complete the occasion. Learn how to pair Christmas roast beef and wine from a professional writer, speaker and sommelier in this free culinary...

Light and fruity red wines are the key to matching well with milk chocolate. Learn how to pair milk chocolate and wine from a professional writer, speaker and sommelier in this free culinary video.

Sweet, white wines are the way to go when pairing with white chocolate. Learn how to pair white chocolate and wine from a professional writer, speaker and sommelier in this free culinary video.