VERONA, Italy -- We've all had Pinot Grigio that looked more like water than wine. These nearly colorless Grigios are perfectly...
Scenes from Vinitaly at the Veronafiere
Piazza Erbe, Verona's open-air market Wine lovers queue up to Castello del Terriccio The...
Italy’s Where the Winemakers Rock . . .
VERONA, Italy -- I could make the argument that Italy produces the world's greatest winemakers, but enophiles fond of the wines...
Day of Discovery at Vinitaly
VERONA, Italy -- Opening day at Vinitaly was all about discovery for me, although I considered myself reasonably familiar with...
Willi’s Has a Challenger, but Remains No. 1
PARIS - I have been hearing for several months now that Willi's Wine Bar has some serious competition. So I decided to stop...
My Answer to the High Price of Collectible Bordeaux
Over the weekend I had a chance to spend some time checking out the wine selection at my local Costco. If you know what you want...
Winemaker Adam LaZarre Has the Golden Touch — Again!
Winemaker Adam LaZarre of Hahn Estates and Smith & Hook Winery seems to have the magic touch when it comes to wine...
Peering Out from the Wine Cellar, It’s ‘Farm Day!’
KING CITY, Calif. -- I'm slogging away today in the wine cellar at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, getting ready...
Il Borgo Banfi, a Stunning New Wine Country Retreat
MONTALCINO, Italy -- Much as I feel right at home in this cozy Tuscan hill town, I welcome the addition of a Relais &...
Col d’Orcia’s Poggio al Vento: No Wine Before It’s Time
SANT ANGELO IN COLLE, Italy - From the wall of this small Tuscan hill town you can scan the horizon and spy some of the most...
Poggio Antico, the Wine and the Food
MONTALCINO, Italy -- Finally connected with my driver this morning. We left Florence shortly after 8 a.m. and arrived here...
When Dining Is a Happy Adventure
FLORENCE, Italy -- I'm stranded in Florence tonight because of a miscommunication about the pick-up time for a ride to...