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We Should All Be Drinking More Portuguese Wine
A few years ago, I found myself utterly impressed in Portugal by how much variety and diversity there is among the country’s still...
VIK Wines: A Story Like No Other
The story of VIK begins with Norwegian entrepreneur Alexander Vik. In 2004, he envisioned a luxury retreat and vineyard that would...
Wine Doldrums? It’s Time to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you in a stale relationship with your go-to wine? Let’s face it – sometimes relationships go stale. When that...
Consider Lesser-Known Wine Regions for Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
For more than a year, we have been forced to stay grounded. Now, more than ever, the possibility of traveling again feels less...
A Great-Value Tuscan Red, Beyond Sangiovese
Aia Vecchia, Toscana IGT “Lagone” 2018 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $17): I tasted this wine on a muggy July afternoon as...
WINE WITH…Fattoush with Rotisserie Chicken
WINE WITH…Fattoush with Rotisserie Chicken It was one of those busy days. Not much time to think about dinner until we got to the...
WINE WITH…Bacon, Potato and Zucchini Frittata
WINE WITH…Bacon, Potato and Zucchini Frittata It’s easy to make a list of frittata’s charms. Frittatas are delicious....
Investigating the 2018 Bordeaux Vintage
Amidst the changes wrought by the pandemic, I recently had the privilege of attending a tasting of 2018 Bordeaux wines sponsored by the...
Alpine Delights in Alto Adige
As we say goodbye to Summer and welcome the promise of a cooler fall season, some people start to look forward to the shimmering changes...