John McDermott, Author at Wine Review Online

Cold-Weather Comfort with Piedmont & Northern Rhône Wines

by John McDermott | December 3, 2025

It’s that time of year again. The air is cold and crisp. The leaves have fallen. A heavier coat, perhaps...

by John McDermott | October 8, 2025

Could the wine world be headed for a renaissance of flash sales, private labels, and general deals to be had?...

by John McDermott | July 2, 2025

As the summer heats up and the white wine is poured evermore frequently, curious wine explorers may long for something...

by John McDermott | April 16, 2025

It’s been nearly a year since I published the second entry into my “Uncorking Value” column series, which explores truly...

by John McDermott | February 5, 2025

Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General delivered an advisory that identified “alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer...

by John McDermott | November 27, 2024

Most of the wine world places a premium on typicity these days–that is, the notion that a wine should express...

by John McDermott | October 12, 2024

The most famous of brandies is likely Cognac–a drink whose very name conjures up images of wealthy, well-dressed, cigar-smoking men...

by John McDermott | July 3, 2024

Sangiovese, the quintessential Tuscan grape, is enjoying a resurgence after spending a decade flying under the radar. In the decades...

by John McDermott | April 23, 2024

As I wrote in my last piece, “Uncorking Value: Where to Find Outstanding Wines Without Breaking the Bank,” truly quality...

by John McDermott | March 15, 2024

The struggle any wine lover eventually encounters is a palate that exceeds their budget. It happens inevitably. Unlike beer, where...

by John McDermott | December 15, 2023

I’ve written previously on my personal love of aged wines and how anyone can explore this wondrous world, even on...

by John McDermott | November 1, 2023

Mike Dunn doesn’t mince words. He’s a straight-shooter who tells you how he feels. It’s a trait that he shares...