John H. Isacs

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Falling for mysterious Italian autumn wines - Taste in China

Falling for mysterious Italian autumn wines

This week I'll take readers on a journey of three surprisingly intertwined mysteries.

Ningxia's budding varietal terrain - Lifestyle in China

Ningxia's budding varietal terrain

Without exceptional blessings from the gods, no wine region gets it right the first time.

2021-03-19 17:57 0

Unearthing Italian vino gems - Taste in China

Unearthing Italian vino gems

As the old saying goes, diversity is the spice of life and this craving for diversity is best satiated by a deeper dip into Italian wines.

2021-03-12 15:05 0

Steamed buns meet Prosecco - Taste in China

Steamed buns meet Prosecco

Neutral or mild in flavor, steamed buns can easily be overwhelmed by intense and structured wines. A gentler touch is needed.

2021-03-12 15:03 0

Heavenly wines for tomatoes - Taste in China

Heavenly wines for tomatoes

All tomatoes have acidity and so must all tomato-friendly wines feature good acidity.

2021-03-02 17:21 0

Sarnies with elegant pink wines - Taste in China

Sarnies with elegant pink wines

Nonetheless, wines at lunch accompanied by classic sandwiches can be eminently enjoyable.

2021-02-26 13:07 0

A steak, wine, epicurean delight of Chinese New Year - Taste in China

A steak, wine, epicurean delight of Chinese New Year

This holiday season you can enjoy both a delicious cut of steak as well as a bottle of premium wine.

2021-02-09 16:45 0

Year of the Ox vino celebrations - Taste in China

Year of the Ox vino celebrations

Sporting the proud moniker of the world's most popular sparkling wine, Prosecco sparkling wines have come a long way over the past few decades.

2021-01-29 16:18 0

Ever-evolving trends in cuisines and wines - Taste in China

Ever-evolving trends in cuisines and wines

When many people think of the south of France they envision the polished and sophisticated beauty of Provence. To the west, Languedoc is a wilder and more rustic.

2021-01-22 14:33 0

Raise a glass to the environment - Taste in China

Raise a glass to the environment

Wine lovers may be surprised that their beverage of choice can also have a negative influence on nature.

2021-01-15 14:15 0

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