Through the holidays and up until Valentine’s Day, I had numerous occasions to reach into the wine cellar for something...
Why I Decant Even Inexpensive Wines
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Robert Whitley
Someone’s Following Me!
In recent months, I've become a devotee of so-called social media as it pertains to wine. Through a Facebook page and Twitter...
Vino for Valentines!
I make several Valentine's Day wine suggestions in this week's Creators Syndicate Wine Talk column. I have focused on wines...
Winemakers Crown Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee
A number of colleagues questioned my sanity when I announced plans for another wine competition. The Winemaker Challenge would...
Value Wineries: The Top 25
In my Creators Syndicate Wine Talk column this week I tackle value wineries. The emphasis is mine because my take on value...
Casillero del Diablo, Rapel Valley (Chile) Carmenere 2008
If you're planning a tailgate party for the upcoming football playoffs and need an inexpensive but sturdy red to stand up to...
California Bubbly Gets the Thumbs-Up!
I take a look at California sparkling wine in my Creators Syndicate column this week. The sinking dollar combined with the...
Tormaresca, Puglia (Italy) 2008
This region of Italy is coming on string with improved quality and sensational pricing. Tormaresca's NePriCa is a curious blend...
Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais-Villages (France) 2009
I have colleagues who consider Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau wine with training wheels, and doubtless there is an element of truth...
Time to Hit the Reset Button?
It didn't take long for a fair bit of feedback on the column I posted this week on the state of the wine industry. There is...
Melini, Chianti (Italy) 2008
Basic Chianti seldom merits a strong "buy" recommendation. More specific appellation wines from within the Chianti...
Unconventional Thanksgiving Wines
I've just turned in a Creators Syndicate column on the joys of eclectic or non-traditional wines for that most traditional of...