Lambrusco is the Perfect Summertime Red
After decades of low-priced, candied Lambrusco on the American market, it’s not surprising that wine consumers know nothing else about it. Most would find it
Celebrating America’s Independence with American Wines
Macy's annual July 4 fireworks display on the Hudson River was performed unannounced on June 30 to avoid the tens of thousands who always turnout
Pinot Noir remains Oregon’s Wine Identity
Willamette Valley, A beautiful place to drink wine, from Stoller Family Estate History buffs know that the Oregon Trail stretched from what is now the
The Rhone Valley Families Deliver Quality and Value
The collective of producers behind Domaine & Maison Les Alexandrins is rooted in the historical winemaking families of France’s Rhone Valley. Nicolas Jaboulet is the
Conviviality through Wine & Art
If the isolation of staying in place makes you feel that you are living in a Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” painting, let these wines transport you
This is a Time to Explore
For some, being homebound during the coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to drink away the boredom (if you doubt this, note that wine retail sales
Newton Vineyards is king of the mountain
In 2014, I drove up Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain for my appointment at Newton Vineyards with Rob Mann, its newest winemaker. I twisted and turned
Wine & Spirits brings Top 100 wines to NYC
After 16 years in San Francisco, Wine & Spirits magazine held its first annual Top 100 Symposium tasting in New York City two weeks ago.
New Year’s Eve wines you can party with
Not every New Year’s Eve celebration is a formal dinner with fine wines. Some like to pop corks, blow whistles, bounce balloons, and crank up
The Great Champagne Avalanche
Champagnes at IL Gattopardo With Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve within 10 days of each other, there’s plenty of opportunity to close out 2019