When it comes to selecting the best dry red wine for cooking, chefs follow this rule: Use the wine you'd pair with the recipe, says Melissa Smith, founder of Enotrias Elite Sommelier Services.

That said, the best red wines for cooking are Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Both Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are relatively dry and not overly sweet, which means they pair exceptionally ...

In non-dry wines, the producer stops the fermentation ... try asking for a wine that's lower in tannins. If you plan on cooking with the best wine for the job, dry wine is generally a good idea ...

Luxurious and deeply flavorful, these cocoa-rubbed steaks are perfect for date night — or any occasion when you want to pull out all the stops. Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously ...