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Don’t Overlook Village Burgundies
I’m just back from a week in Burgundy where I attended a spectacular week-long series of tastings, Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne,...
Getting to Know the White Wines of Spain
I’ve spent much of the past six months prepping for an exam on wine regions from all corners of the new and old world. From...
Spring Wine Quiz
1.) In her “Wine Speed” Blog, what grape did Karen MacNeil describe as “a sibling of Grüner Veltliner, Chenin...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: Best Burgundy Alternatives for Hard Times
As many of you know by now, the news out of Burgundy isn’t good. Killer frosts and short harvests are the order of the...
To Begin With: An Exploration of Apéritifs
Selecting the appropriate beverage to enjoy for starters can enhance the mood of any occasion. The dictionary defines...
Perfect Champagne Day in Reims
The list of UNESCO World Heritage sites includes two in Reims: the Notre Dame cathedral, inscribed together with the Palace of Tau and the...
Wine Proprietor Uses an Artist’s Touch to Make Exceptional Pinot Noir
Thomas T. Thomas has long loved music, and he loves wine. He is a self-taught guitar player from the outskirts of Toledo, Ohio, who...
Wine, Food and Fun on the Ionian Sea: Zakynthos and Cephalonia
This second installment of my columns on, “Wine and Food Adventures in Greece” takes us to the Ionian Islands of Zakynthos and...
California Pinot Noirs
Wines made from the Pinot Noir grape variety are among the most popular in the world. In the U.S., most Pinot Noir wines come from...