Free Wine Guides
One of the easiest ways to get comfortable with wine is to have something practical in your back pocket—something you can reference when you’re traveling, ordering, hosting, or just standing in front of a shelf wondering what to pick.
Below are a few free guides I’ve made over the years. You can download any of them by joining the free newsletter.
(Paid is optional. Free subscribers are always welcome.)
Willamette Valley Wine Guide
A practical, insider-friendly guide to Oregon’s most important wine region—where to go, what to drink, and how to understand the styles you’ll encounter.
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Paris & Champagne Wine Guide
A city-and-region guide for drinking well in Paris and understanding Champagne beyond the big names.
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Japan Food & Wine Guide
A guide inspired by my travels through Japan, focused on how wine fits into Japanese food culture and how to think about pairing beyond Western rules.
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Ice Cream & Wine Pairing Guide
A playful but surprisingly useful guide to pairing wine with ice cream—proof that wine doesn’t always need to be serious to be thoughtful.
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Everyday Food & Wine Pairing Guide
A practical, no-stress guide to pairing wine with real-life meals—weeknight dinners, takeout, and whatever’s already in your fridge.
Best for:
Hosting without anxiety
Learning simple pairing principles
Trusting your instincts at the table
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No pressure—read at whatever level makes sense for you.