Cooking with Wine: Which Bottles to Use

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Every recipe blog, cooking show, and grandmother’s advice column will tell you the same thing: “Cook with wine you’d drink.” It’s solid advice. It’s also incomplete. Because while you absolutely should not cook with bad wine, you also shouldn’t pour a $40 Burgundy into your bolognese. There’s a sweet spot, and it’s easier to find than you think.

Let’s talk about what actually happens when wine meets heat, which bottles work best for which dishes, and which wines you should keep far away from your stovetop.

Wine Cocktails: Spritz, Sangria, and More

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

There’s a time for contemplating the subtle nuances of a fine Burgundy.

And there’s a time for a refreshing wine cocktail on a sunny afternoon while not thinking too hard about anything.

Wine cocktails have shed their tacky reputation. Done right, they’re delicious, refreshing, and perfect for casual entertaining. Done wrong, they’re sad restaurant sangria with floating fruit that’s been sitting out since lunch.

Here’s how to do them right.

The Spritz Family: Masters of Aperitivo

The Aperol Spritz conquered the world because it’s simple, refreshing, and impossibly photogenic. But it’s just one member of a larger family.

Recipes on Sommo — AI Wine Scanner, WSET Prep & Wine Journal App

Cooking with Wine: Which Bottles to Use

Wine Cocktails: Spritz, Sangria, and More

The Spritz Family: Masters of Aperitivo