Practical pairings

Laura Harris

Sommelier-trained writer on practical, dinner-table pairings.

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May 30, 2026

Wine with asparagus, yes it can be done

Asparagus is the famously wine-hostile vegetable, but the metallic taste people remember is the wrong wine, not the asparagus. A green-thumb pairing guide for spring.

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May 24, 2026

Wine pairings for grilled salmon: the complete guide

Pinot Noir is the safe answer. But after a decade of pouring with salmon dinners, here are four reds and two whites that work even better.

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May 21, 2026

The Thanksgiving turkey wine that pleases everyone

After hosting fifteen of these dinners, here's what actually disappears from the table — and why.

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May 19, 2026

What to pour with a weeknight roast chicken

Roast chicken is the most generous dish in the kitchen — it'll happily share a glass with almost any wine you have open.

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May 15, 2026

Wine pairings for sushi: a working guide

Sake is the obvious answer. But there's a strong case for three wines you can find on any list — and one you can't.

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May 12, 2026

Five weeknight pastas, five wines to match

Pasta doesn't always want red wine. Match the sauce, not the noodle.

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