Remember that time a friend offered you a glass of Champagne but poured a prosecco instead? It's a common mistake that will...
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Sonoma County’s Beautiful Vineyards
If it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, then the gorgeous photographs in “Vineyard Sonoma...
A Balancing Act
It's no secret many wine enthusiasts consider the traditional Thanksgiving feast a daunting challenge for wine. The...
Fall Classics
It was on a damp, chilly autumn afternoon just outside Beaune, in the heart of France's Burgundy region, that I came to the...
Fires Rage in California Wine Country
It seems likely that almost all readers of Wine Review Online are already aware of the horrible fires that have wrought...
For the Love of Merlot
October is merlot month. Once upon a time, the mere thought of a month dedicated to merlot would have inspired smirks all...
From Wine to Whiskey
Murphy Quint remembers — not so fondly — digging post holes for the trellis system at the family vineyard in...
A Somber Toast to the Resilient People of Barcelona and Catalonia
In the wake of the recent deadly terrorist attacks in the Barcelona area, it might seem off key to mention it in relation to...
Postcard from France: Provence
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France — There are a number of reasons tourists flock to Provence in summer. There are the pristine...
Postcard from France: Cote d’Azur
NICE, France — The French Riviera is a mixed bag for the wine enthusiast willing to travel thousands of miles to a foreign...
The Big Chill
There used to be a saying among wine aficionados that "a wine's first obligation is to be red." Indeed, there is a...
All-American Wines for the 4th
If ever there were a holiday that cried out for an all-American theme, it would be July Fourth. For that special occasion, not...