Masut is passionate about pinot noir
Pinot noir is a grape that requires passion. It’s fickle about soil and climate, doesn’t respond well to big, industrial-size wineries, and is easily subjugated
Chocolate and port, the perfect couple
From the Aztecs to Europe’s royal courts, chocolate has been linked to fertility, privilege and luxury, making it a natural Valentine’s Day present. Add a
Champagne houses that make roses worth your while
Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck rose’ champagnes capture the many shades of roses and evoke equal sighs of pleasure. Piper-Heidsieck was founded in 1785, and Charles
Restrained winemaking elevates Il Poggione’s brunellos
Brunello di Montalcino has gone through a sea change since the 1970s, but one of the anchors of this area and its wine is Il
Winemaking family honors tradition
In a modern world full of flash-in-the-pans, Badia a Coltibuono stands out for its history, tradition and authentic Chianti Classico wines. Almost a thousand years
Small Vines, transcendent pinot noir from Sonoma County
Paul Sloan had a life-changing experience with pinot noir. I confess to being possessed by pinot noir, too. This is why I sampled one more
Chateau Lagrange, getting better with age
Chateau Lagrange’s history is one of grandeur and decline, renewal and respect. Chateau Lagrange documents its beginning to 1289 when the religious Order of the
White Burgundy is perfect fit for season
When you want well-made white Burgundy wines at reasonable prices, look to Olivier Leflaive. In 1984, Olivier Leflaive began his wine business in Puligny-Montrachet, the
Rediscover Ferrer’s lean pinot noir and tangy blanc de noir from California
If you like pinot noir, you’ll love Gloria Ferrer’s wines. Gloria Ferrer is the California winery created by the Spanish Ferrer family, owners of Freixenet,
No balking about these fine Serbian wines
Part of the fun of the wine world is the exploring and learning, and both meet at the intersection of Vino Budimir. In February, I