I've been inspired by the Elyse Luray book, "Great Wines Under $20," which is available for $9.77 in paperback from...
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Can the Tie for Father’s Day. Daddy Wants Port!
I don’t know your father, but being one myself, I can say with strong assurance that he does not want the things that you...
Not So Fast Franz: In Defense of Burgundy
Michael Franz, my friend and colleague at Wine Review Online, Michael has extolled the virtues of the “Killer...
Not So Fast Franz: In Defense of Burgundy
Michael Franz, my friend and colleague at Wine Review Online, Michael was extolled the virtues of the “Killer...
What’s Next?
Fifty years ago, although wine certainly was being made elsewhere, fine wine--that is, wine valued for more than just calories...
It’s Better to Be Bitter
The venue is Austin, Texas, the event is the annual conference of the International Association of Culinary Professionals...
Champagne Mumm Captivates the Critics
Foreign wineries entering U.S. competitions, especially those based in California, generally do so at their own peril. The...
Why All the Sweetness?
I just finished judging at the 8th Critics Challenge International Wine Competition in San Diego. There were 60 excellent...
California’s White Wine Doldrums
When was the last time that the word “refreshing” came to mind when drinking a glass of California white wine? ...
The Versatility of Wine (Don’t Try This with Diet Soda)
When I turned 21 no one gave me a car as a birthday present, although my mother did lend me her ancient Nash Rambler for a few...
Crisp Whites New Niche for Chile
If you ask most wine lovers around the word to draw a mental picture of wine from Chile, they’ll see red. ...
What Really Matters
Wine is a sensory pleasure. Of the five senses, smell and taste obviously come first in providing that pleasure. The...