An American upbringing saves heritage cider for discovery, but now is the ideal time to experience the revitalization of this age-old drink.
All The Range: Not Just Malbec From Argentina #WinePW
While it is true that Malbec may be a signature grape in Argentina, it isn’t all that grows there.
For Table And Cellar: Warm Up With Italian Wine
Italian red wines always have a place in one’s cellar. There is such a wide range to choose from, why not have a few on hand? While not all wines are meant to age, many Italian reds have the bones to sit in the cellar until called upon—meanwhile, many can be enjoyed whenever, albeit with…
2019 Wine Goal: Try Sauvignon Blanc From Uruguay
Sauvignon Blanc from Uruguay over-delivers on value, freshness and flavor. It’s affordable, interesting, food-friendly and delicious— balanced white wine for any season.
How To Bring French Holiday Traditions Home
Take each sip and reflect on the earth that gave it life, the hands that gave it style, the families that earned a living and now sit in their homes, enjoying the benefits of the sale.
Outfit Your Holiday Table With German Wines
Looking for a suitably sophisticated wine selection to serve during winter holidays? Head to Germany, a source of inspiration. Similar to many western European wine regions, winemaking techniques were carried to Germany by the Romans, along with their other tools of conquest as they set out to claim the Alps over 2,000 years ago. It…
A Festival of French Crémant
Eight French regions have achieved an appellation to produce crémant. Over half of crémant is produced in Alsace; the rest comes from Bourgogne (Burgundy), Limoux, the Loire, Jura, Savoie, Die and Bordeaux.
A Round Of Wine For Thanksgiving: The ‘Help Yourself’ Version
If you’ve ever paused with concern about what to serve at Thanksgiving, I’m here to relieve your fears. I’ve tasted a number of excellent wines over the past months that will be lovely with your dinner.
Inside the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction
The Hospices de Beaune estate (most of it Grand Cru and Premier Cru) and its prestigious wines produced by 22 hand-chosen winemakers are utterly famous. The wines are sold annually at auction on the third Saturday of November in an event conducted by Christie’s auction house.
Lirac: Five Star French Wine And Travel
Though Lirac was officially recognized as such in the 1940s, the area has been known for quality vineyards since the middle ages, famous for fresh, aromatic and structured wines.
#MerlotMe In The Kitchen: A #WinePW Special
Mere are 18 bottles of merlot — all from California — that present their own stand.
Lugana: An Italian White Wine For All Seasons
If you’re looking for a full-bodied white wine to take you into the Autumn season, Lugana may be your answer.
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Two French Wine Trips To Take This Fall
I’ve recently written about two extraordinary travel opportunities for lovers of French wine. Both dive deep into culture and experience while keeping wine front and center.
Bubbly From The Middle East And Latin America
While some haven’t gone mainstream and may still be hard to source, it’s worth the effort to track down these yet-to-be-discovered bubbly wines
