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Not too long ago, we asked you about your top wine related questions 🍷 — today, we bring you answers from Vanessa Conlin from Wine Access, who is not only a certified sommelier but also 1 of 50 wine masters in the U.S (you read that right, 1 of 50).

Let’s dive, shall we?

A: Sometimes. Rather than assume a wine that is more expensive is better, what I look for is the price-to-quality ratio. I ask myself, at what price would I consider this bottle to overdeliver?

Also, consider the occasion during which you are drinking the wines — I’ve had some outstanding pricey wines at fine dining restaurants or at special occasions, but I’ve also had some delicious wines out of a tumbler at little trattorias in Italy that probably cost around $1 per glass. It’s really about your enjoyment and your preference over a number on a tag.

Q: What wine pairs well with what food?
A: Wine in general pairs well with food because of the acidity.

There are certain pairings that we know to work really well, for instance, high acid foods with high acid wines — think tomato sauce with Chianti, or goat cheese with Sancerre. Wines with a touch of residual sugar are fantastic with spicy foods as the sweetness cools the heat of the spice.

Q: What if I can’t finish the bottle? Can I save it? How long will it last?
A: I do not have this problem 😏.

Depending on the style of wine anywhere from 1-3 days is about how long the wine will last before starting to taste different. Whether white or red, close it up tightly to avoid oxygen and put it in the fridge.

So what does Vanessa drink? Glad you asked 🤗.

She currently helps curate the wines for Wine Access (aka the best tasting wine club out there), and they’re offering $25 off your first two wine club shipments if you decide to give them a taste.

P.S. We’ll be releasing an interview with Vanessa along with a blog post answering the rest of your wine questions next week.

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