Be careful with Zinfandel though. High alcohol wines can amplify the heat in spicy foods.

The key to understanding 57% of all wine regions in the world: x.com/drinkwithrapha…

The French weren't happy with a new regulation? Shocking. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

Is it in decline? I certainly hope so.

The Left Bank is dominated by large, commercial estates. This classification will help you find the little guys that produce great quality wine. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

If you buy a wine that will improve with age, you can't just put it in the pantry and hope it will be better in 5 years. Because it won't be. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

Satellite appellations can even help you find value in regions where you pay more for the name rather than quality of wine. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

Caveat: I'd avoid a Wachau Grüner, as it could overpower the sushi. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

Look familiar? This is where these bottles originated. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

This is HUGE! Excited to see what the industry does with this.

Surprisingly, the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux doesn't apply to the entire region. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

It’s no wonder then that younger generations aren’t that interested in wine, although they should be.

Known in NYC for designing understated modern apartment buildings, it will be interesting to see how she responds to the history and grandeur of Château Haut-Brion. Hoping for something like Christian Portzamparc did at Cheval Blanc.

Another way that Bordeaux and Burgundy have had a huge impact on the world of wine. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wasn't a unilateral decision. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

This applies to the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, as well as the premiers and grands crus of both Burgundy and Champagne. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

A cheat code to understanding wine is knowing how these 7 factors influence its taste: 1. Grape variety 2. Environmental factors 3. Winemaking 4. Vintage character 5. Age 6. Serving 7. Food pairing

Not that it matters. Re: The 1855 Classification of Bordeaux x.com/drinkwithrapha…

The Crus Classés en 1855 Médoc & Sauternes is actually a misnomer. x.com/drinkwithrapha…

Perhaps another surprising fact about the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux: x.com/drinkwithrapha…