The Bordelais want New Yorkers to drink Bordeaux. I have evidence, at least anecdotally: Last autumn many subway...
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The American Plate
“In some respects, the past is another country…with flavors all its own that are well worth exploring,”...
The 2010 Brunello: Don’t Miss Them
You’ve heard it before, usually from Bordeaux, “It’s the vintage of the century!” Although perhaps not...
Is Prosecco the New Champagne?
Prosecco, an appealing, low-priced, sparkling wine, with a fresh taste reminiscent of Golden Delicious apples, has become...
Portuguese National Treasure: Quinta do Noval
In June of 2005, a group of Port producers held a tasting in Bordeaux celebrating the 50 years between the 1963 and 2003 with a...
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Consumers can be excused if they have no familiarity with Vernaccia di San Gimignano. A well-respected California-based...
Bringing Clarity to the Clare
When geologists study winegrowing areas, part of the fun of exploration is figuring out the earthly influences that make the...
French Wines Under the Radar
France is the most renowned country for fine wines in the world--with many famous wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy (including...
Appreciating Flowers
Long before inland California wineries and grape growers made a rush to the Sonoma Coast for the production of cool-climate...
RhĂ´ne Valley Dynamo: Jean-Luc Colombo
I know that I’m supposed to maintain journalistic objectivity about everything in the world of wine, but quite frankly,...
Inaugural Women of the Vine Global Symposium
The first Women of the Vine Global Symposium attracted a sold out audience of 500 attendees March 12-14, at the Meritage Resort...
Age-Worthy Italian White Wine is not an Oxymoron
Livio Felluga’s Terre Alte redefines Italian white wine for me. Andrea Felluga, the current winemaker and general manager...