Sunshine Wines..
The March-like weather that blanketed the northeast over Memorial Weekend depressed more than the air mass. It blew away any desire to write about
Imagination Has No Boundaries
As the coronavirus pandemic enters its second year, dreams and fantasies are the windows for escaping the on- and off-again lockdowns. For me, Italy
Planeta scales Mount Etna
The Planeta family recorded five centuries and 17 generations in Sicily’s agriculture before it planted its first vineyard in 1985. It was another decade before
Red wines off-the-beaten-path
Your wine repertoire should contain more than cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and sangiovese. Stretching your palate with these red wines will exercise it and
Volcanic Wines: New buzzword or solid as a rock?
Master sommelier John Szabo (speaking), professor Kevin Pogue (left) We can thank Robert Mondavi, in his pioneering days in California, for marketing wines by their grape names.
Wines You Can Party With
Beaujolais party wines Party-planning pros tell you that one part of the formula for a successful event is to put more people into a room
Nero d’Avola is a superior everyday wine
Nero d'Avola is not a household name, but a glass of the good value 2008 Rapitala Campo Reale Nero d'Avola will change that. Nero d'Avola
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