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Which Wine? Thoughts on My Holiday Wine Selections
I have been writing about wine for 40+ years and, especially during my tenure as a wine retailer, have written many articles about pairing...
Wines to Sweeten the Holiday Season
Sweet wines are the Rodney Dangerfield of the wine world. I’m of course referring to the famous 1980s comedian best known for his...
Lessons Learned from My Recent Bout of Blind Tasting
Let me start out by noting I am fully aware that articles about tasting wine can easily drift into navel gazing territory. But blind...
Taking “The Temp” to a New Level
Over the last two years, Tempranillo as a varietal wine was heightened in my attention as a food friendly alternative to Cabernet and...
La Tablée: A Week of Rhône in NYC
From November 19–23, La Tablée returns to New York, offering wine lovers an immersive celebration of the Rhône Valley’s wines. Curated by...
Alsace: Not Just About Still White Wine Anymore
Visiting Alsace last month, rain was falling as harvesters brought back grapes to ferment at Maison Trimbach in Ribeauvillé, the...
Paul Hobbs and the Case of the Hidden Malbec
Have you ever had this really great idea, but your boss, or your spouse, or the investment capitalist bankrolling your new business says,...
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Fully Redesigned WRO!
On behalf of all our contributors, I’m delighted to welcome you for a first look around Wine Review Online after a comprehensive redesign...
Inside the Varvaglione Family’s Journey to Elevate Puglian Wine
Puglia, one of Italy’s southernmost wine regions, stretches across the entire “boot heel” of the country. Its peninsular shape offers...