“Rescued” vintage results in rich sauvignon blanc
Sometimes when you drink a winery’s less famous wine, you have a delightful surprise, as I did with the 2011
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
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
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
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
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