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Franciacorta vs. Champagne
My good friend Jeremy Parzen came to town recently and staged a small tasting of sparkling wines from Franciacorta. Jeremy...
Gallo on the Move
The breaking news in the U.S. wine industry recently was the announcement that E. & J. Gallo of Modesto, California, had...
A Seasonal Take on Food and Wine Pairing
Bob Harkey, a friend who has an excellent palate and uses it stocking his retail shop (Harkey’s Fine Wines, in suburban...
The Mad Crush
Books about wine satisfy many demands. Technical texts are geared toward winemakers and grape growers. Picture books...
Al Fresco Wining
Having just celebrated the summer solstice, I now look forward to the pleasure of dining al fresco over the next few months. To...
Jessica Dupuy Joins Wine Review Online’s Roster of All-Star Contributors
We are delighted to welcome Jessica Dupuy to WRO as a columnist and wine reviewer. A graduate of the Medill School of...
Integrity Triumphs Over Greed
The godfather of Paso Robles wine is back. Gary Eberle, who was ousted as general manager of Eberle Winery in January...
Two Essential Pieces of Equipment for Anyone Who Drinks Wine
The corkscrew is an obvious choice as one, but what’s the other? I’ll give you a hint -- it costs between $5...
Great Wine Buys for $15 (Or Less)
Creators Syndicate I’m frequently asked, particularly at this time of year when weddings and large outdoor gatherings are...
Summer Grilling Tips
And so it begins over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, when millions of Americans put winter squarely in the rearview mirror...
Andy’s Spirits World
Wine enthusiasts might remember Anthony Dias Blue best from his long and distinguished career at Bon Appetit Magazine,...