A renaissance for Napa’s Beaulieu Vineyard
Tasting the 2010 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was a pleasureable reunion with an old friend. Beaulieu Vineyard, or BV as everyone calls it,
Monterey’s Laetitia pinot noir lives up to expectations
The cool Monterey wine region in otherwise sunny California is one of the best places to grow pinot noir. Two hours south of San Francisco,
For Labor Day, choose wines that hold up in cooler months
Enjoy your Labor Day party with good-value wines that will also please in the fall. In the mid-1970s, Nicky Hahn and his wife, Gaby, purchased
Latest Pine Ridge wines are delightful
The wine world is a never-ending dance with new wines, wineries, winemakers and owners. Staying current is a constant challenge, which is why I met
Mondavi’s Fume Blanc Reserve worth sipping, savoring and cellaring
While the Robert Mondavi winery is famous for its cabernet sauvignon wine, its less famous Fume Blanc Reserve is equally outstanding. Fume Blanc exists in
Wines to celebrate Chanukah, Thanksgiving — or both
Next week brings Chanukah and Thanksgiving, both holidays for feasting and enjoying wines. This convergence of the calendars is an opportunity for everyone to explore
Modern kosher wines for our only Thanksgivukkah
Tonight begins Chanukah and tomorrow brings Thanksgiving, both occasions for enjoying these modern-styled wines suitable for every table. One sip of the 2010 Bartenura Chianti
Five under $20: Delightful wines for holiday parties
Holiday parties are most enjoyable when everything is plentiful, from the smiles to the food and good-value wines. A welcoming glass of Napa Valley’s nonvintage
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with these fine wines
Wine collectors celebrate New Year’s Eve with their very best wines; you can join the fun with these superb selections. In September, I visited Eric
Friends and friendly wines make your Labor Day party
Last week, I had my summer moment on the New Jersey shore. It was a sun-filled, blue sky midafternoon when I joined a circle of