Wine and Food Pairings Guide

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WildLands

Yes, ‘Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager’ Is an Actual Job. And It Can Now Be Yours.

Do you have what it takes to bear violence and track local Grizzly populations?

December 2, 2023

December 1, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

The Holiday Gifting Tips to Know Before You Start Shopping

How to make it a stress-free experience.

November 28, 2023

November 29, 2023

Travel

From Using the Right Credit Card to Rebooking, How to Score Huge Savings on Travel Tuesday and Beyond

The Points Guy shares his tips and tricks.

November 28, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

This Classic Find Can Actually Help You De-Stress During the Holidays

It’s the gift that keeps on giving, basically.

November 24, 2023

November 28, 2023

Be Your Own Mixologist

Wine & Drinks

8 Fall Cocktails for Those Who Aren’t Into Pumpkin-Flavored Everything

Move over, pumpkin spice!

September 15, 2023

September 26, 2023

Wine & Drinks

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

A drink is as only as good as its ingredients and ice is a critical piece of cocktail perfection.

September 7, 2023

September 6, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Bonus: It’s great served hot or cold.

August 8, 2023

August 4, 2023

Recipes

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

The legendary action hero, lifelong Angeleno, and man behind the Trejo's empire of restaurants shares zero-alcohol cocktails in this excerpt from his new cookbook, Trejo's Cantina.

April 14, 2023

Wine & Drinks

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Our favorite tequila cocktails, from classic flavored margaritas to more modern sips.

May 5, 2023

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

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 22, 2022

December 6, 2022

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

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

Food & Drink

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

The high-low combo of potato chips and wine is having a moment on TikTok. Here's how to pair them properly.

September 26, 2023

September 28, 2023

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

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

Wine & Drinks

Our 2023 Wine Issue Is Out. Read It Now!

The Winners of the 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition

These Places Serve up Great Craft Cocktails and Cool Design

Drink the Issue: Sunset Wine Club’s Perfect Pairings from the 2023 Holiday Issue

The Latest From Sunset

Yes, ‘Grizzly Bear Conflict Manager’ Is an Actual Job. And It Can Now Be Yours.

The Holiday Gifting Tips to Know Before You Start Shopping

From Using the Right Credit Card to Rebooking, How to Score Huge Savings on Travel Tuesday and Beyond

This Classic Find Can Actually Help You De-Stress During the Holidays

Be Your Own Mixologist

8 Fall Cocktails for Those Who Aren’t Into Pumpkin-Flavored Everything

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

Say Salud with These Great Tequila Drinks

Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails Where Vodka Is the Star

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

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

Yes, You Should Pair Pork Rinds with Cabernet—Plus, More Wild Pairings from Top Winemakers

5 Tricky Food & Wine Pairings We’ve Mastered

10 Great Beer and Food Pairings

Best Wine & Cheese Pairings

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