Although I happen to drink more European wines than domestic wines -- probably because I was born and brought up on the East...
The State of California Pinot Noir
I happen to love the Pinot Noir grape variety, like so many wino friends of mine. When I recall the greatest wines that I...
U.S. Consumers Welcoming Uncommon Grape Varieties
In the U.S., we are living in the Varietal Wine Age, like all of the other New World (non-European) countries. Most of the...
Full-Bodied Dinner Champagnes
Many people like Champagne, but only a few of us, I have observed, actually enjoy Champagne throughout dinner. I love to...
Light, Elegant Champagnes
One of the least-known aspects about Champagne is the style which the various Champagne houses seek in making their wines. ...
Sauvignon Blanc’s New Life in California
California Sauvignon Blanc, or Fumé Blanc as it is sometimes called, is the darling of many winemakers, sommeliers, and some...
Barolo’s Hot Streak Continues with 2004 Vintage
Global warming appears to be actually benefiting Italy's Piedmont wine region, at least for now. Never in the region's...
Chablis: One of the World’s Great White Wines
When I tell people that I don't drink much Chardonnay, I'm not exactly speaking the complete truth. True, I hardly ever...
Chardonnay: Still Queen of U.S. Whites
For more years than I can remember, I've been hearing that consumers are, or will be, getting tired of Chardonnay, and that they...
Expense Account Wines
Economic times might be tough, but you might be one of those fortunate people whose job allows you the opportunity to order fine...
Champagne for the Dinner Table
If you really love Champagne -- and judging by its sales lately, that includes a lot of us -- you might opt to drink this...
Ed McCarthy’s Picks for Producer and Wine of the Year, 2007
Each of our regular WRO contributors has selected a Wine of the Year and a Wine Producer of the Year for 2007. We will...