Chinon as Burgundy? At first glance, it is an unlikely comparison. Chinon growers use Cabernet Franc almost exclusively for...
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A Long Time Coming: Artisanal American Vermouth
In view of the fact that sales of artisanal vermouth in the United States skyrocketed in 2014, making vermouth one of the...
Oregon, Home of Fine Wines…Especially Pinots
It has occurred to me that Oregon really specializes in fine wines. Oregon is not the place to look for under $12 wines,...
German Wine in America: Süss oder Trocken?
A few years ago, I had the great fortune of visiting the majority of the wine regions along Germany's southwestern...
The Exemplary Wines of Alois Lageder
I have long admired Alois Lageder for his commitment to quality wines, biodynamic farming and energy efficient facilities. ...
Thirty Years Old But Not Grown Up
A drive lasting more than two hours in southern France last month took me across three administrative départements, the...
Bargains Abound in Burgundy, Part II
With demand for Burgundy pushing prices relentlessly upward, savvy consumers should look to lesser-known appellation to find...
Bargains Abound in Burgundy–If You Know Where to Look
With prices for top Burgundy wines in triple and sometimes quadruple digits, you could be forgiven for concluding that Burgundy...
Lake County’s Irrepressible Rise
Hail, rain and gusty wind pummeled the white tent pitched atop Obsidian Ridge Vineyard. In mid-May. In a...
Choosing Wines Today Easy as ABC
Walk into any wine shop with a significant inventory and most likely the selection will skew toward wines made from the...
The Geometry of Geology
Geologists are map freaks. It comes with the territory. Part of one’s training in the field of geology will...
South African Chenin Blanc: From Workhorse to Thoroughbred
As we near the 10th anniversary of Wine Review Online in early August, I’ve been reflecting on the most important...