When I visited Chile a few years ago, I was struck by several producers who were emphasizing Carignan. TerraNoble,...
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige DOC (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2018
Tasting the wines of Alois Lageder is a bit like transporting directly to the alpine region of Alto Adige, where apple...
Clos des Quatre Vents, Fleurie AOC (Beaujolais, France) 2018
You can't have Thanksgiving without a Beaujolais, and while this one isn't in the nouveau style, it's a perfect complement...
Thanksgiving Wines from Around the World
As we near the time-honored American holiday of Thanksgiving, it's a good time to start thinking about which wines we want to...
Ver Sacrum, Los Chacayes, Uco Valley (Argentina) Garnacha 2017
On a recent visit to Argentina's Uco Valley, I was able to do a deep dive into the differing IG's of Gualtallary,...
Misha’s Vineyard, Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir 2018
I first discovered Misha's Vineyard Pinot Noir on a visit to the recreational Mecca of Queenstown in Central Otago. ...
Duca di Salaparuta, Terre Siciliane IGT (Sicily, Italy) Grillo 2019
From the sun baked island of Sicily, this beautifully vibrant Grillo was grown in the calcareous soils of the Risignolo...
Herdade do Rocim, Alentejo (Portugal) 2017
Portugal's white wines are starting to gain some ground in the U.S., thanks to pioneering producers like Alentejo's...
Wine Books I Read Over COVID Summer Vacation
It's been an unusual summer, to say the least. Due to the many closings and travel restrictions from the global pandemic,...
A Texas Winery’s Perspective During the Time of COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the country, Texas has found itself in the spotlight as one of the...
Kellerei / Cantina Terlan, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Bianco 2016
With a history dating back to 1893, the historic cooperative Cantina Terlan manages 420 acres of vineyard among 143...
Alois Lageder, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Grigio 2018
The Lageder family has been making wines in Alto Adige since 1823 and today is led by the sixth generation, Clemens and...