Cotes de Provence defines rose
Provence is lavender fields, hillside villages of stone buildings and clinging vineyards, winding roads leading to sandy beaches, and splashed colors of Van Gogh and
Sartori’s name is tailored by quality and value
Andrea Sartori at Il Gattopardo, NYC Verona, the city in northern Italy made for lovers by Shakesphere’s play, “Romeo and Juliet,” is also the gateway
Cru Bourgeois offers consumers confidence and value
Speakers: Master of Wine Mary Gorman-Adams (left) and Armelle Cruse, Cru Bourgeois A few days ago, the wine world descended on New York’s Jacob Javits
Chile in a time capsule
Chile’s long, slender shape defines South America’s western edge and is front facing to the Pacific Ocean. The capital, Santiago, lies in the middle with
Robert Mondavi’s new vintage recalls the past
A recent tasting of the newest vintages of Robert Mondavi was like having dinner with an old friend. As I sat across the table conversing
Elvio Cogno the master of Ravera
Nadia Cogno & Valter Fissore The sixth and final report on my 2018 autumn visit and tasting of Nebbiolo-based wines in Piedmont In 1990, 53-year-old
Seeing Red on Valentine’s Day
Rose’ Champagne and other sparkling wines make their splash every February 14. My restaurant years taught me that those wines—a symbol of giddy celebration—are more
Pietro Ratti continues his father’s story
Fifth article of a series from an autumn 2018 visit and tastings in Piedmont. Before his untimely death in 1988 at 54 years old, Renato
Ricasoli remains noble
No wine area in Italy has more history and historical figures than Chianti Classico. Situated between Florence and Siena, it was fought over for centuries,
Marchesi di Barolo is better than ever as the 6th generation arrives
Fourth article of a series from an autumn 2018 visit and tastings in Piedmont. Few Italian estates have as storied a history as Marchesi di