Pairing Guides
Wine, Bread & Cheese Pairing Guides
Expert guides on what wine to pour with every cheese, dish and holiday meal, plus the best breads for your board and how to store it all.
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The Best Gifts for Wine Lovers (Every Budget)
Wine gifts under $25, $25 to $75 and luxury picks, plus ideas by personality and how to build a wine gift basket.
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Christmas Cookies and Wine Pairing Guide
Gingerbread with Tawny Port, sugar cookies with Moscato and 8 more matches, plus how to host a cookie and wine tasting party.
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Hot Chocolate and Wine Pairing (Plus Red Wine Hot Chocolate)
Which wine to pour with every style of hot chocolate, plus our easy red wine hot chocolate recipe for a cozy winter…
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New Year’s Eve Champagne Guide: What to Buy, How Much and What to Serve
Champagne vs Prosecco vs Cava, how many bottles to buy, how to chill and open them safely, and the best snacks for…
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Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas (Wreath, Tree and Shopping List)
A festive shopping list, how to shape a charcuterie wreath or tree, how much to buy for your party and the wines…
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Thanksgiving Cheese Board: What to Buy, How Much and Wine Pairings
The best fall cheeses, how much to buy per guest, festive extras and the wines that carry from the cheese board right…
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The Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese (Plus What Wine to Serve)
Sharp cheddar for flavor, Gruyère or Fontina for melt. Here are the 8 best cheeses for mac and cheese, our favorite blends…
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Baked Brie With Honey and Walnuts (Plus the Best Wine Pairings)
Five minutes of prep and 15 in the oven: warm, gooey baked Brie with honey and walnuts, plus puff pastry and topping…
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Easy Mulled Wine Recipe (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
One bottle of red, an orange and a few warm spices. Here is our easy mulled wine recipe for the stove or…
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How to Host a Wine and Cheese Party: The Complete Guide
How to host a wine and cheese party: a planning timeline, how much wine and cheese per guest, 3 themed flights, setup…
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Friendsgiving Cheese Board: Ideas, Shopping List and Wine Pairings
Build a Friendsgiving cheese board with fall cheeses, fig jam, apples, pears and candied pecans. Includes how much per guest, a shopping…
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How to Build a Costco Charcuterie Board for Under $50
Build a Costco charcuterie board for about $50 that serves 10 to 12: a shopping list of meats, cheeses, crackers and extras,…