My last overseas trip prior to the pandemic shut-down was a wine-intensive vacation to Chile.  There were many highlights,...

I have been writing about wine for 40+ years and, especially during my tenure as a wine retailer, have written many articles...

Sweet wines are the Rodney Dangerfield of the wine world. I’m of course referring to the famous 1980s comedian best known for...

The same characteristics that make Mexican food so exciting – the boldness, complexity, intense spices, and flavors – are also...

The most famous of brandies is likely Cognac–a drink whose very name conjures up images of wealthy, well-dressed, cigar-smoking...

Several years ago, I stumbled upon an article in Food & Wine magazine by the esteemed Ray Isle titled "How to Pair Wine with...

Within my household, I am the wine scholar — educator, wine school owner, Master of Wine — but my husband is Monsieur le...

Gone are the days when heat was an issue in relation to wine only during summer. With many locations around the world now seeing...

I find myself gravitating towards simpler food, fewer meat-oriented menus, and in general focusing more on simplicity rather...

MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2021 ($30) and Russian River Valley "Clockwise"...

Viña Leyda, Leyda Valley, Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2022 ($15) and Coastal Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc “Garuma”...