Bastille Day: A time to celebrate a mutual heritage
I’m not fond of revolutions, but I do enjoy celebrating Bastille Day, France’s Independence Day or “La Fete Nationale,” on July 14. Our revolution and
July 4th celebrations with American wines
As we celebrate our national birthday with barbecues and fireworks, we should celebrate our American wines, too I recommend greeting your guests with a glass
Rias Baixas for crisp summer wines.
If you live in the northeast, there are years—like this one— that you wondered if summer would ever arrive. Now, consider Galicia: the northwest corner of
Don’t give him another tie! Wine gifts for Dad.
Face it, your father does not need another tie. Or golf club, key fob or coffee mug. If he could tell you what he needs—and
Pairings: Chateau Climens at Gotham Bar & Grill
Today’s post is the second in an occasional series I have about pairing food and wine. A few months ago, I wrote about Fontanafredda Barolo
Hewitson delivers good-value
Hewiston's Vineyard (courtesy of Hewiston winery) Next year will be Hewitson winery’s 20th -anniversary, but with its quality to price ratio, you’ll want to celebrate
Summer party wines
Party wine bins set the mood After a winter of full-bodied, higher-priced wines, Memorial Day weekend is the seasonal marker for turning to lighter,
Tommasi’s fourth generation is super-charged
Dario Tommasi in center, surrounded by his nieces and nephews of the fourth generation, (left to right) Francesca, Stefano, Paola, Giancarlo, Michela, Erica, Piergiorgio, Barbara, and Pierangelo.
Mother’s Day: How sweet it is
I recall my mother eating chocolate every day of my life, but never drinking wine (or any alcohol) until my early 30s, when I introduced
At Chateau Olivier: What’s hiding under those trees?
courtesy of Chateau Olivier Even when you own a property for centuries, sometimes you don’t know what’s there. In 1886, Alexandre de Bethmann, mayor