Wine fanciers often speak of the beneficial “rain shadow” effect in their favorite winegrowing regions. When...
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Champagne for…Labor Day?
Yes, I’m aware that the Dow Jones stock average dropped 1,000 in ten minutes last week, and yes, I’m aware that most...
Sommeliers: Love Them or Hate Them?
Somms--and oh, how I hate that word--are the newest darlings of the wine world. Sommeliers have been anointed the opinion...
Secondary Varieties
First impressions last, and chances are, your first impression of Argentine wine involved Malbec. New Zealand? ...
Nick Goldschmidt: How Does He Do It?
I once asked winemaker Nick Goldschmidt: “How do you ever get it all done?” “I don’t do any of it very...
Brettanomyces: Beauty or Beast?
When it comes to styles of wine, personal preferences for individuals can spread widely across the board. Whether you like...
Celebrating Walla Walla
One of the first times I visited the town and wine-growing region of Walla Walla in Washington State was for a holiday barrel...
Another Champagne Widow Makes Her Mark at Duval-Leroy
Champagne, like most businesses, including wine, has been traditionally run by the male of the species. And yet there...
The Trouble with Vouvray
Vouvray is home to a fabulous array of under-valued white wines. A major impediment to more widespread popularity is the...
An Italian Snapshot
VinoVip is an annual celebration of Italian wine hosted by the influential Italian wine magazine, Civiltá del bere. ...
Champagne for the Ages, AR Lenoble
One of the most enduring wine myths of our time is the belief that Champagne is not likely to improve with age, that it must be...
Geology on Display: The Vineyards of South Africa
South Africa is home to some of the most strikingly beautiful vineyards in the world. Those who visit the winegrowing...