Author name: Matt Woodburn-Simmonds

I'm Matt - ex-Sommelier, professional talker, and all-round hater of bad wine. After spending a decade helping people pick wines at Michelin starred restaurants, I started Decoding Wine. A space free of waffle, fear, and jargon where you can get easy-to-follow guides that will empower you to choose wines you’ll enjoy drinking.

Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing: Beef dishes, cheese, ragu on table

Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing

Like Cabernet Sauvignon and Beef, some things are just meant to be. Discover what makes the perfect cabernet sauvignon food pairing and why

Sauvignon blanc taste profile: Flavors are grassy, herbaceous, fruity with high acidity

What Does Sauvignon Blanc Taste Like?

As the go-to dry white wine of wine lovers around the globe, discover what flavors to expect from the Sauvignon Blanc Taste Profile here

Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Profile: Flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, pencil shavings, herbs, baking spices

What Does Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Like?

Famous for being a bold, full-bodied red wine, what is the exact Cabernet Sauvignon taste profile? Discover what flavors you should expect

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How to Read a Wine Label

Take the first steps in understanding How To Read A Wine Label. This knowledge will put you on track to drinking wine you love, every time