Wine Pairing
A thorough guide to choosing wine by broth style (shio, shoyu, miso, tonkotsu, and tantanmen). Learn why Prosecco, whose grape was renamed Glera by EU regulation in 2009, is the perfect match for ramen.
A complete guide to pairing wine with Hamburg steak, organized by sauce type: demi-glace, tomato, ponzu, and teriyaki. Drawing on Puglia's Sunday braciole tradition, we explain why Primitivo is the ideal match for Japan's most popular home-cooked dish.
A complete guide to pairing wine with curry by style and spice level. Japanese curry calls for Primitivo. How Britain's 1872 introduction of curry to Japan and a South Italian grape became an unexpected golden match.
A sommelier's guide to pairing wine with yakitori — how to match Italian wines to each cut and cooking style, from negima to tsukune, tare to shio, with practical tips for Tokyo izakayas and home grilling.
Why does wine and chocolate taste so incredible together? The answer lies in resonance. The...
How to pair wine with steak by cut — from lean filet to marbled wagyu and sirloin. Covers tannin-fat dynamics, serving temperature, and a Florentine steak tradition dating to 1565.