People who own wineries love to talk glowingly about their vineyards and the wonderful capabilities of their terroirs. While...
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Wonderful White Wines of Piedmont
For Italian wine lovers, Piedmont is an embarrassment of riches. From Barolo and Barbaresco, two of Italy’s most majestic...
Your Next Wine Trip: Portugal’s Dão and Bairrada Regions
Portugal’s Bairrada and Dão may not be as widely known in the United States as some of their counterparts like...
Chianti Classico: A Perennial Favorite
Tasting through hundreds of Chianti Classico wines from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 vintages over two days reminded me why Chianti...
Uncorking Value Part II: Gems from Overlooked Regions
As I wrote in my last piece, “Uncorking Value: Where to Find Outstanding Wines Without Breaking the Bank,”...
The Arroyo Seco AVA: Alluvial Forces on Display
There are approximately 150 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in California. Some, like Napa Valley, are very well known...
Bindi Wines: Magic in the Macedon Ranges
Looking back over my last several columns, I have been on an Australia kick. Well, that kick is going to continue. This...
Climate Change Coping: Will Barolo & Barbaresco Plant Their Northern Slopes?
Sometimes the simplest solution may also be turn out to be the most difficult. And maybe not even the best one. With global...
On Wine Trends and Prices
As Mark Twain once wrote, “Prediction is difficult—particularly when it involves the future.” After...
Savoring Sannio
I've always been drawn to exploring lesser-known destinations, especially when it comes to discovering hidden gem wine...
Eight Great Reasons to Take a Wine Study Abroad Trip
From picturesque villages to medieval castles, lazy rivers, tranquil hills, and snow-capped mountains, great wine regions have...
Do Not Miss the 2019 Brunellos!
Let me get straight to the point. The 2019 vintage for Brunello di Montalcino is fabulous! I make this assessment...