We've completed the team for the 11th annual Critics Challenge International Wine Competition, and it's another seriously good...
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Handley Pinot Dazzles at Winemaker Challenge V
Winemaker Milla Handley has worked for some of the best in the business: Dick Arrowood at Arrowood Vineyards in the...
Road Map for 2014
I don't have a crystal ball, but I do have a calendar and a schedule of events for 2014 that are sure to provide...
Ninety-Nine Bottles of Wine
As an expression of graphic design and art, wine labels have been with us since the latter part of the 18th century, claims...
World Atlas of Wine
If you consider only one wine book for the wine lover on your gift list this holiday season, I strongly suggest "The...
Award-winning Non-Vintage Brut Champagne
It is well understood that a vintage statement on a bottle of Champagne is an indication of superior quality. The Champagne...
Holiday Servings Tips
Choosing appealing and delicious wines for the holidays is the easy part. Getting the most out of them requires attention to a...
Thanksgiving Options Wide Open
The beauty of the Thanksgiving feast from the perspective of the wine enthusiast is versatility. The traditional...
From Bubbles to Boardrooms
Most wine consumers want to know little more than: How much does it cost, and does it taste good? Beyond...
Wines for the Ages
I was invited on a recent Saturday night to join my friend and colleague Jeremy Parzen for dinner at a wine savvy local...
Stunning Bargains from Chile
Over the course of any given week, I sample in the neighborhood of 100 wines on average. There are good weeks and bad...
The Future of Aussie Wine
Once upon a time in the land of Oz there was a plan to establish a beachhead for Australian wine in California, from whence the...