Italy’s contributions to the sparkling wine genre are significant:  Asti and Prosecco are both true originals. ...

Russiz Superiore, Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) Sauvignon 2011 (Dalla Terra, $24):  I have a love-hate relationship...

Louis Metaireau, Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine (Loire Valley, France) Sur Lie, Domaine de Grand Mouton “Carte...

Alois Lageder, Sudtirol/Alto Adige (Italy) Lagrein 2010 (Dalla Terra, $24):  Lagrein is one of the great, unsung native red...

Umani Ronchi, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Plenio,” 2007 (Bedford International, $35): ...

Viña Falernia, Elqui Valley (Chile) Syrah Reserva 2009 (Empson USA, $12):  This Syrah from Chile embodies two...

Weingut Liebfrauenstift, Rheinhessen (Germany) Dry Riesling, 2011 (P. J. Valckenberg, $19):  If you occasionally taste...

Hestia Cellars, Columbia Valley (Washington State) Syrah 2008 ($30):  My recent blind-tasting of Washington State red wines...

Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (California) Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek Vineyard, 2009 ($80):  I recently tasted three beautiful...

Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley, Chardonnay 2009 ($30):  Not many of the wine lovers I know on the East Coast...

Castello Montauto, Vernaccia d San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy, 2011 (Excelsior Wine & Spirits, $18):  Sipping a glass of...