Grapes are probably the only thing grown to be small at Hudson Ranch. Giant pumpkins, gourds taller than a man...perhaps...
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Best of Barolo 2012 Vol. I: Novello, Serralunga and La Morra
The world of wine is marked so deeply by variations and nuances that there is almost no proposition to which everyone can...
Impressions from Wine Travels in Germany
Just a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining the German Wine Institute for a week in the angelic wine regions of...
Columbia Gorge: A World of Wines in 40 Miles
The Columbia River forms 309 miles of the border between Washington and Oregon, with the 46th parallel forming the remainder to...
Art and Anchovies, Knights and Sights
If you aren’t familiar with the wines of Collioure, don’t feel bad--few American wine lovers know anything about...
Siepi, a True Super Tuscan
Today, the term Super Tuscan has become almost meaningless because its widespread use encompasses anything from...
The Distinctive Dry Wines of Roussillon
Roussillon is not Languedoc. The two regions are often bundled together—by tourist guides let alone wine...
California Wine’s Best Kept Secret
The South Coast Winery in Temecula recently pulled off a feat no other California winery can claim, winning its fourth...
The Mysterious Methods of Science in the Vineyard
When wine sellers tell the stories behind the wines they present, they frequently wax poetic about the soil from which the...
Another Oregon-Burgundy Marriage: Nicolas-Jay
Continuing a trend in Oregon’s short history as a premium source of excellent Pinot Noir, another leading winery from...
A Distinctive Spanish Variety: MencĂa
For the winedrinker beginning to explore Spain, it can often feel like every Spanish red grape is actually just Tempranillo by...
Why You Should Be Drinking Portuguese Wines
Ask most people the last time they’ve tried a Portuguese wine and their likely response is that they haven’t had...