Ancient Spanish wine region now in ascendancy
First in a three-part series Ten years ago, I explored Spain’s Ribera del Duero wine region. With the exception of the world-famous Vega Sicilia and
Two Spanish reds to delight, one to puzzle over
Second in a three-part series on Ribera del Duero In 1982, Spain created the Ribera del Duero appellation with only eight wineries. An area formerly
In Spain, old vines, new ideas
Final article of a three-part series. Spain’s Ribera del Duero region has been producing wines for more than 2,000 years, since the area was settled
Exploring grapes from southwestern France
Enjoy your Labor Day party with these tasty, inexpensive wines from southwestern France made from unique grapes. Rose’ is summer’s color and the 2010 Chateau
Chilean whites thrive under the Rothschild imprimatur
You get a Rothschild’s commitment to excellence at a commoner’s price with the 2010 Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay wines. Most wine consumers think
Gewurztraminer is the most complex dry white wine
Gewurztraminer is the most complex white wine and has long aging potential, both qualities apparent in the 2010 J.Hofstatter Gewurztraminer Kolbenhof vineyard. In 1907, Joseph
Antica cabernet sauvignon benefits from Antinori’s patience
If six centuries in the wine business has taught the Antinori family anything, it’s patience. A tasting of six vintages of Antica’s cabernet sauvignon is
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with modern wines from Italy and Israel
Jews who came of age before the 1980s associate holidays with super-sweet wines made from the Concord grape, typically from market leader Manischewitz. But in
Carignano grape makes a balanced red
A good value wine is always welcome, especially when it also introduces you to an uncommon grape and region like carignano from Sardinia. After Sicily,
Ripe fruit shines through in 2009 Bourgogne Rouge
Burgundy’s basic red wine is Bourgogne Rouge, and when it comes from a notable winey such as Domaine A.F.Gros, it’s an affordable way to enjoy