If You Like This Wine, Try That: Your Guide to Finding Similar Wines You'll Love
If You Like This Wine, Try That: Your Guide to Finding Similar Wines You'll Love Do you remember that moment when you found a wine you fell ...
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Wines Similar to Prosecco: 6 Sparkling Wines to Try After You Fall for Prosecco
Six sparkling wines for Prosecco lovers, from Spanish Cava to German Sekt to American traditional method bubbly, plus the one to try first.
Wines Similar to Sauvignon Blanc: What to Drink When You Want Something Like Sauvignon Blanc
Six crisp white wines for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers, from aromatic Albariño to volcanic Assyrtiko, plus the one to try first.
Wines Similar to Chardonnay: 6 Whites That Drink Like Chardonnay
Six white wines that share Chardonnay's body, texture, and stone fruit character, from aromatic Viognier to oak-forward White Rioja, plus wh...
The 20 Best Wines Under $20: Our Top Picks After 200+ Episodes
The 20 Best Wines Under $20: Our Top Picks After 200+ Episodes These are the 20 best wines under $20 we have found across 200+ episodes: eve...
Wines Similar to Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Lovers Love These Wines, Too
Six wines with the same bold, structured character as Cabernet Sauvignon and which one to try first based on what you're looking for.
Wines Similar to Malbec: 6 Bold Reds to Try Next
Wines Similar to Malbec: 6 Bold Reds to Try Next If you love Malbec, you already know what you love in a wine: dark fruit, a smooth mouthfee...
Is Bread & Butter Wine Good? An Honest Review
We tasted all three Bread & Butter wines and gave them honest ratings. Here is what we found, and whether any of them are worth buying.
Wines Similar to Pinot Noir: 6 Wines to Try If You Love Pinot Noir
Wines Similar to Pinot Noir: 6 Wines to Try If You Love Pinot Noir If you love Pinot Noir, here are six wines to try next: Frappato, Beaujol...
Is Josh Wine Good? We Tasted Three Bottles to Find Out
Josh Cellars is the best-selling premium wine in America. We bought three bottles and tasted them blind. Here's what we actually thought, wi...
Should You Chill Red Wine? Most People Get This Wrong
Yes, you should chill most red wines. The 20/20 rule tells you exactly how long. Here's which reds to chill, which to skip, and why temperat...
How to Choose a Wine Podcast if You’re Just Getting Started
Choosing a wine podcast as a beginner can be overwhelming, but the right show can make wine approachable. This guide outlines beginner-frien...
What Makes a Wine Podcast Trustworthy?
Trustworthy wine podcasts clearly disclose sponsorships, sample sources, and financial relationships, so listeners can evaluate potential bi...
We Told Chowhound Which Target Wines Are Actually Worth Buying
Chowhound tapped The Wine Pair Podcast to name four budget-friendly wines worth buying at Target in its guide to “10 Wines Under $15 You Nee...
Read Our Thoughts in Real Simple! The Best Wine Under $20 Might Surprise You
We’re excited to share that The Wine Pair Podcast was featured in Real Simple, with three sommeliers including Joe naming Costco’s Kirkland ...
We've Been Featured in Chowhound! Check Out Our 4 "Cheap Wine" Recommendations
Great news: The Wine Pair Podcast has been featured in Chowhound's article "10 Cheap Wines Sommeliers Say You Should Be Buying." We share fo...
We Made the List! The Wine Pair Podcast Named One of the Best Independent Podcasts of 2026
The Wine Pair Podcast has been named one of Ear Worthy's Best Independent Podcasts of 2026, recognizing a husband-and-wife team that makes w...
Graciano’s Quiet Revival in Rioja
Graciano, long the backbone of Rioja blends, is finally stepping into the spotlight as a varietal thanks to advances in viticulture and warm...
What Curators Look For in a Trustworthy Wine Podcast
In a crowded podcast landscape, curators favor shows with a clear identity, consistent format, and a transparent methodology over flashy pro...
German Spätburgunder’s Value Surges with Climate Change
Climate change has quietly transformed Germany’s Spätburgunder into a more reliable, high-quality Pinot Noir, especially in Baden and Pfalz ...
Listener Timmy's Interpretation of our Wine Rating System
Fans get a special shout-out as Tim H. shares his detailed interpretation of our no-half-points wine rating system. He maps every point on a...
Trousseau’s Roots: DNA, Relatives, and Global Aliases
Trousseau’s roots trace to Savagnin, linking it to a family of high-acid, age-worthy wines and explaining its lean, mineral character even a...
Seeds vs. Skins: Understanding How Seed-Derived Tannins Impact Wine Texture
Seed tannins can contribute a firm, sometimes bitter grip to wine, distinct from the softer tannins from grape skins. Grignolino from Piedmo...
American Chardonnay Didn't Invent the Butter Bomb. France Did!
Chardonnay’s creamy, oaky “butter bomb” profile wasn’t born in California but in Burgundy, where malolactic fermentation softened acids and ...
Mencía vs Tempranillo and Garnacha: Spanish wines compared
Spain’s red wines are defined by Tempranillo and Garnacha, but Mencía is quietly carving out its own place. Tempranillo brings oak-driven st...
Featured in The Takeout: The Cost-Effective Wine Decanters You Need Are Already In Your Kitchen
Featured in The Takeout, this post explains that you don’t need pricey gear to aerate wine—common kitchen items like water pitchers, carafe-...
Featured in The Takeout! Why You Shouldn't Use An Expensive Wine When Making Sangria
Featured in The Takeout, this piece argues that using expensive wine for sangria is unnecessary because the drink is forgiving and fruit-for...
Featured in the Takeout! How To Tell If Your Wine Is Corked
From The Takeout Again!, this post explains how to spot cork taint, with the most reliable cue being the smell—think wet cardboard, a musty ...
Why Primitivo Works So Well with Barbecue
Primitivo isn't just a great red from southern Italy—it's a barbecue’s best friend, delivering bold, fruit-driven flavors with just enough s...
Featured in The Takeout! We Bet You're Serving White Wine Too Cold
Featured in The Takeout again, we spoke with Erica Martinez about why white wine straight from the fridge is usually underwhelming. The arti...