Wine and Food Pairings Guide

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The Best Wines to Drink Right Now—Read Our 2024 Wine Issue to Find Out

From the winners of our annual wine competition to the wine country travel guides, see what's new in wine in our latest issue.

December 3, 2024

Wine & Drinks

The Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

The judges have spoken. These are their top picks.

December 3, 2024

Wine & Drinks

Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

These are the judges' picks.

December 3, 2024

Wine & Drinks

Double Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

These are the winning wines of West's hottest wine competition.

December 3, 2024

Be Your Own Mixologist

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How to Order the Perfect Cocktail on Vacation

Top tips for selecting, serving, and sipping summery agave spirits like a pro.

May 31, 2024

Wine & Drinks

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

Tips worth toasting to!

March 6, 2024

March 8, 2024

Wine & Drinks

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

A drink is as only as good as its ingredients and ice is a critical piece of cocktail perfection.

September 7, 2023

September 6, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Bonus: It’s great served hot or cold.

August 8, 2023

August 4, 2023

Recipes

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

The legendary action hero, lifelong Angeleno, and man behind the Trejo's empire of restaurants shares zero-alcohol cocktails in this excerpt from his new cookbook, Trejo's Cantina.

April 14, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Our favorite tequila cocktails, from classic flavored margaritas to more modern sips.

May 5, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

Cheers to the vodka cocktail, from a fruity Moscow Mule to a film-inspired green beverage waiting to be shared.

April 27, 2022

April 29, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Mulled Wines and Party-Worthy Punches: All the Cocktails You Need to Serve a Crowd

Save yourself from shaking cocktails all night with these easy recipes that serve a few rounds each.

November 22, 2022

December 6, 2022

Stock the Bar

Wine & Drinks

Cork vs. Screw Top: What’s Better? A Wine Expert Explains

Let's settle the debate.

August 7, 2024

August 9, 2024

Wine & Drinks

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

Make the most out of that bottle of vino.

September 13, 2024

Trader Joe's Big Churn Chardonnay California

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These Are the Best Wines at Trader Joe’s, According to Sommeliers

Ever been lost in Trader Joe's vast wine collection? These wine experts are here to help.

March 1, 2024

March 8, 2024

Gifts & Shopping

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

February 5, 2022

Classic Pairings

Recipes

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

The Sunset Wine Club perfectly pairs standout wines with recipes from the magazine. See our favorite wine pairings here.

May 30, 2024

May 29, 2024

Food & Drink

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

The high-low combo of potato chips and wine is having a moment on TikTok. Here's how to pair them properly.

September 26, 2023

September 28, 2023

Wine & Drinks

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Go beyond the classics with dynamic food-and-wine pairings from our backyard

May 4, 2018

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

Wine and cheese is a classic combo—but which styles go with which? Find out with our handy tasting guide

September 18, 2013

February 5, 2022

All About Wine Country

Wine & Drinks

Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before a Wine Tasting, According to an Expert

Sip, swirl, savor.

June 7, 2024

July 2, 2024

Wine Country

These Stunning Wineries Are a Must-Visit for Design Lovers

Great wine and design: What more can you ask for?

March 8, 2024

March 20, 2024

Wine Country

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

October 30, 2024

Wine & Drinks

These Are the Wines to Pair with Your Holiday Meal

4 Myths Winemakers Want You to Stop Believing About Blends

From a Natural Wine Bar to a Historic Saloon, Here’s Where to Drink in the West Right Now

5 Wine Growing Regions Every Oenophile Should Visit

The Latest From Sunset

The Best Wines to Drink Right Now—Read Our 2024 Wine Issue to Find Out

The Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

Double Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

Be Your Own Mixologist

How to Order the Perfect Cocktail on Vacation

5 Easy Ways to Order Wine at a Restaurant, According to Sommeliers

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

Mulled Wines and Party-Worthy Punches: All the Cocktails You Need to Serve a Crowd

Stock the Bar

Cork vs. Screw Top: What’s Better? A Wine Expert Explains

5 Wine Hacks Pros Have Been Keeping a Secret Until Now

These Are the Best Wines at Trader Joe’s, According to Sommeliers

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

Classic Pairings

These Are the Best Wines to Pair with Summer Dishes

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

All About Wine Country

Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before a Wine Tasting, According to an Expert

These Stunning Wineries Are a Must-Visit for Design Lovers

From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

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