Last week I moderated a panel at the annual conference held in California's Central Coast called 'World of Pinot Noir,' at...
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Wine Pricing: Still Economics 101
I have ongoing discussions regarding wine pricing with Michael Franz, my friend and colleague here at WRO. He believes...
Pouilly-Fuissé: The Bargains of Burgundy in 2005
Pouilly-Fuissé is poised to become the next 'hot' area for white Burgundy. It's quite a step up for this area, the most...
Chardonnay: Still Queen of U.S. Whites
For more years than I can remember, I've been hearing that consumers are, or will be, getting tired of Chardonnay, and that they...
Is it Really Terroir or Is it Just Marketing?
It is often difficult for American consumers, who are accustomed to varietal labeling, to understand and the see the virtue in...
l’Affaire Ojai
Adam Tolmach owns Ojai Winery, in California's south Central Coast. He's been making wine for more than 30 years, with...
Tasting Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
For those who are neither wealthy nor connected, tasting Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is a treat of the highest order. ...
Expense Account Wines
Economic times might be tough, but you might be one of those fortunate people whose job allows you the opportunity to order fine...
Regions to Watch in 2008
As the very happy occupant of The World's Best Job, I am exceedingly fortunate to be able to taste thousands of wonderful wines...
My New Year’s Wine Resolutions
So it's January--time to look forward on the year to come with excitement, trepidation, and at least the illusion that the slate...
A Plea for Reasonable Restaurant Wine Service
Wine service in restaurants, even many that carry one of the Wine Spectator's awards for superior wine lists, seems to be an...
Champagne for the Dinner Table
If you really love Champagne -- and judging by its sales lately, that includes a lot of us -- you might opt to drink this...