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Wine and Pasta Pairing: It's the Sauce That Matters

Spaghetti with marinara and spaghetti carbonara have nothing in common when it comes to wine. Here's how to match wine to pasta — by sauce.

February 8, 2026Carafe Team
Food Pairing
7 min read

Best Wines for Steak: A No-Nonsense Guide

Ribeye, filet, strip, flank, or wagyu — each steak cut wants a different wine. A practical wine pairing steak guide with actual bottles, prices, and opinions.

February 5, 2026Carafe Team
Food Pairing
8 min read

Sushi and Wine? Here's What Actually Works

Most people default to sake or beer with sushi. Fair. But wine works too — sometimes better — if you match the fish, not just the cuisine.

February 3, 2026Carafe Team
Food Pairing
9 min read

Wine with Indian Food: A Spice-by-Spice Guide

A dish-by-dish curry wine pairing guide covering butter chicken, vindaloo, tandoori, dal, and street food — with specific bottles, prices, and the spicy food wine science that actually matters.

January 20, 2026Carafe Team