One of my favorite wines in all the world is Chablis. I recall discovering the unique character of the wine decades ago and...
Chablis: Constant and Comforting
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Wayne Belding
Pomalo, Slavonija (Croatia) Frankovka 2023
The wines of Croatia are little known in the US market, but this one will be a most pleasing introduction. Made from...
Domaine Sigalas, Santorini (Cyclades, Greece) Assyrtiko 2023
Domaine Sigalas’ Santorini Assyrtiko is a legendary Greek wine. From the Aegean island of Santorini, it is a...
Ottella, Lugana DOC (Veneto, Italy) Turbiana 2022
The Lugana DOC lies at the southern end of Lake Garda and is shared by Lombardy and the Veneto regions. Ottella is...
A Look at the History of Our Modern Wine World
The wine industry has changed a great deal in my lifetime. I did not become interested in fine wine until the late 1970’s and...
Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina Riserva (Tuscany, Italy) 2020
Selvapiana’s Riserva Bucerchiale is 100% Sangiovese from old vines in the Chianti Rufina district, just north of...
Ameztoi, Getariako Txakolina (Spain) 2023
This is a refreshing white from vineyards overlooking the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Coast of northern Spain. ...
Bodegas Ostatu, Rioja (Spain) 2023
Most consumers think of red wine when Rioja is mentioned. About ten percent of Rioja’s vineyards are planted...
Hugl-Wimmer, Niederösterreich (Austria) Grüner Veltliner 2023
Grüner Veltliners in full liter bottles are among the world’s best buys for white wine. The Hugl-Wimmer...
Gérard Boulay, Sancerre Blanc (Loire Valley, France) 2023
This is a Sancerre for the cellar. It will show its best with another three or more years of age. Within the...
Lelièvre, Côtes de Toul (France) 2023
This is a delicious, juicy Rosé that is a wonderful companion for a wide range of foods. The Lelièvre...
Iapetus / Shelburne Vineyard, Vermont (United States) 2022
When it comes to US winegrowing regions, Vermont is not often mentioned. There is wine made here, however, and...