Michael Franz, Author at Wine Review Online

Wine Service Tips for Thanksgiving Hosts

by Michael Franz | November 26, 2014

Some of you probably entertain frequently, but survey research shows that the vast majority of Americans host large dinner parties...

by Michael Franz | November 19, 2014

Given the fact that you are reading a wine review website in the days leading up to America’s premier feast...

by Michael Franz | October 22, 2014

Many observant wine consumers–and all members of the trade–are aware that the wine business is phenomenally mercurial. For instance, recent...

by Michael Franz | October 1, 2014

I’m pleased to welcome Jim Clarke to the ranks of WRO Wine Columnists. I’ve known Jim for more than a...

by Michael Franz | August 4, 2014

As I noted in my previous column, the 2010 vintage wines from Barolo are the most complete and compelling group...

by Michael Franz | July 8, 2014

Let’s not beat around the bush here: The 2010 vintage wines from Barolo are the most complete and compelling group...

by Michael Franz | June 27, 2014

In my capacity as Guy With World’s Best Job, I spent several days in Germany last month tasting extraordinary renditions...

by Michael Franz | June 5, 2014

In my capacity as Guy With World’s Best Job, I spent much of last week in Germany, tasting extraordinary renditions...

by Michael Franz | May 3, 2014

In this spring-summer season, filled with tradition and reflection at graduations and weddings that effervesce with Champagne, you’d do well...

by Michael Franz | April 2, 2014

The wine world lost one of its brightest lights on March 29, when Christine Valette, proprietor of Château Troplong Mondot...

by Michael Franz | March 19, 2014

They say that confession is good for the soul, so here goes: I confess that I’ve never been convinced of...

by Michael Franz | March 12, 2014

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wayne Belding MS to Wine Review Online’s all-star lineup of contributors. Wayne...