About eighth years ago, my husband surprised me with a trip to Oregon’s Willamette Valley.  It was before I had spent...

When I think of Bordeaux, I think of rich food, moody shoreline views, manicured Château lawns and wine.  But not...

Among the everyday conversations I have about wine, there’s one particular comment I hear on a regular basis that always...

Many of us are fairly familiar with the sparkling styles of wine in the world from France’s Champagne and Crémant,...

Make no mistake, when it comes to the Jura, Wink Lorch is an expert. The British ex-pat has spent the latter part of her career...

Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining the German Wine Institute for a week in the angelic wine regions of...

Ask most people the last time they’ve tried a Portuguese wine and their likely response is that they haven’t had...

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When I lived in France many years ago, meals often began with a small glass of Dolin over ice.  Smooth and refreshing, it...

As a wine and food writer, I’m often asked for the best wines to pair with just about anything.  From specific meals...

It often comes as a surprise to many people to hear that Texas has a thriving wine industry.  Anyone who has traveled...