Leave it to Sasha to discover the perfect wine to accompany asparagus -- a notoriously difficult flavor to pair with wines.

This week, Sasha makes a case for oft-maligned sweet Rieslings and explains why they're classically paired with pork.

Sasha knows how to get us to pay attention in wine geography class -- use Clive Owen and George Clooney as learning aids. 

Sasha recommends a bubbly dessert wine from Piedmont that won't try to out-sweet your Italian desserts. 

From surprisingly sunny New York, Sasha shares a Cabernet Sauvignon that will stand up to your zesty meatloaf recipes.

Sasha gives us all a needed dose of springtime -- and a way to help support the post-earthquake Chilean wine industry -- with a light, fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc to pair with your Blood Oranges, Feta and Mint creations.

Undaunted by a fractured foot and a nasty winter storm, Sasha chooses a 2007 Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir to complement this week's Roast Chicken contest theme.

Sasha tests our spirit for adventure this week with a sherry pairing: Lustau Amontillado.

Sasha takes on the Movie Snack challenge and pairs popcorn with a California Chardonnay.

Sasha pairs both of this weeks contest themes (Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes) with two varieties of Nebbiolo. And Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit gives food52 members a special discount!