Wine and Food Pairings Guide

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Not an Adonis cocktail at Rory's Place in Ojai, California

Food & Drink

Our 2022 Spirits Issue Is Out. Read It Now!

Congratulations to the illustrious winners of our annual Sunset International Spirits Competition.

April 26, 2022

May 2, 2022

Wine & Drinks

More Than Mint Juleps: Bourbon Cocktail Ideas for the Kentucky Derby

You can never go wrong with a Manhattan, but why not expand your cocktail repertoire with these exciting bourbon beverages?

April 22, 2022

May 4, 2022

SakéOne Momokawa Bottle shown with bao and potstickers

Food & Drink

‘More Like a Fine Wine’: West Coast Makers Want You to Be a Better Sake Drinker

Brands like Nova Brewing, SakéOne, and Sequoia Sake are redefining what sake is in the West.

February 28, 2022

April 26, 2022

Food & Drink

Introducing the Sunset Wine Club, Featuring the Best Bottles in the West

The Sunset Wine Club perfectly pairs standout wines with recipes from the magazine.

January 28, 2022

February 1, 2022

Be Your Own Mixologist

Wine & Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

Cheers to the vodka cocktail, from a fruity Moscow Mule to a film-inspired green beverage waiting to be shared.

April 27, 2022

April 29, 2022

AVEC and Williams Sonoma Variety Pack shown on tabletop with cocktails.

Food & Drink

These Fresh-Made Mixers Will Change Your Home Bartending Game

These cocktail mixers go way beyond sugary syrups.

January 25, 2022

January 26, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Mulled Wines and Party-Worthy Punches: All the Cocktails You Need to Serve a Crowd

Save yourself from shaking cocktails all night with these easy recipes that serve a few rounds each.

November 16, 2021

December 15, 2021

Recipes

More Than Mimosas: Host a Bottomless Brunch with These Cocktail, Coffee, and Smoothie Recipes

If you prefer a latte, green smoothie, nonalcoholic cocktail, or creative Bloody Mary, we've got you covered.

March 28, 2022

March 29, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Botanical Spirits Are Getting Better—That Means Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are, Too

We're living in the golden age of alcohol-free cocktails.

January 4, 2022

April 26, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Makgeolli Popularity Is Soaring. Did You Know You Can Make It at Home?

Handcrafted makgeolli is getting easier to find on the West Coast. Why not try to make your own?

March 17, 2022

March 23, 2022

Stock the Bar

Gifts & Shopping

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

We've got gift ideas for all kinds of oenophiles, from foodies to adventurers.

October 8, 2021

February 5, 2022

Serena & Lily's New Del Mar Store Bar Cart

Decorating & Design

Spruce up Your Mixology Station with These Stylish Bar Carts

Style meets function with these bar carts all (well, mostly) under $500.

September 1, 2021

April 25, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Orange Wine 101: A Guide to the Popular Style and Bottles to Explore

The trendiest new wine style making its way into your glass—explained.

September 16, 2021

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Wine clubs are making it easier than ever to try different types of wine, from grower Champagne to small Oregon producers.

September 24, 2021

February 5, 2022

Classic Pairings

Wine & Drinks

Food Wines Made Simple: 3 Dishes—and Their Perfect Pairings—To Make for Dinner

Kate Leahy wrote 'Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes,' to find "a happy middle ground" between the wines and the food you like.

October 21, 2021

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

Go beyond the classics with dynamic food-and-wine pairings from our backyard

May 4, 2018

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

10 Great Beer and Food Pairings

From classic Belgian styles and American lagers to rare brews (yes—even a salted caramel stout), we’ve got the best beer pairings to match 10 of our favorite Sunset recipes

July 16, 2014

Food & Drink

5 Perfect Wines to Pair with Seafood

Try our five favorites, to punch your next maritime feast up a notch

August 18, 2011

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

The Best Wine to Drink with Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Trick your celebration out with a wine that's perfectly matched to your candy crush. Whether you crave Snickers, Whoppers, or Starbursts, we've got the best vino pairing and recommendations on great bottles.

October 27, 2017

September 3, 2021

Food & Drink

Best Wines for Mexican Food

Get our top picks to pair with your favorite Mexican dishes, elegant ceviche to savory tacos

September 10, 2013

Food & Drink

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

Wine and cheese is a classic combo—but which styles go with which? Find out with our handy tasting guide

September 18, 2013

February 5, 2022

Food & Drink

Best Dessert Wine Pairings

Our guide to the three main dessert wines and how they pair with your favorite sweets

September 18, 2013

February 5, 2022

Wine & Drinks

You Can Make Delicious Cocktails While Camping. We’ve Got the Recipes

13 Recipes to Elevate Your Beloved Gin & Tonic

It’s Time to Put a (Good) Nonalcoholic Cocktail on Every Restaurant Menu

Drink the Issue: Sunset Wine Club’s Perfect Pairings from the 2022 Outdoor Living Issue

The Latest From Sunset

Our 2022 Spirits Issue Is Out. Read It Now!

More Than Mint Juleps: Bourbon Cocktail Ideas for the Kentucky Derby

‘More Like a Fine Wine’: West Coast Makers Want You to Be a Better Sake Drinker

Introducing the Sunset Wine Club, Featuring the Best Bottles in the West

Be Your Own Mixologist

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

These Fresh-Made Mixers Will Change Your Home Bartending Game

Mulled Wines and Party-Worthy Punches: All the Cocktails You Need to Serve a Crowd

More Than Mimosas: Host a Bottomless Brunch with These Cocktail, Coffee, and Smoothie Recipes

Botanical Spirits Are Getting Better—That Means Nonalcoholic Cocktails Are, Too

Makgeolli Popularity Is Soaring. Did You Know You Can Make It at Home?

Stock the Bar

5 Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover in Your Life

Spruce up Your Mixology Station with These Stylish Bar Carts

Orange Wine 101: A Guide to the Popular Style and Bottles to Explore

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Classic Pairings

Food Wines Made Simple: 3 Dishes—and Their Perfect Pairings—To Make for Dinner

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

10 Great Beer and Food Pairings

5 Perfect Wines to Pair with Seafood

The Best Wine to Drink with Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Best Wines for Mexican Food

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

Best Dessert Wine Pairings

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