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From the Aztecs to Europe’s royal courts, chocolate has been linked to fertility, privilege and luxury, making it a natural Valentine’s Day present. Add a
Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck rose’ champagnes capture the many shades of roses and evoke equal sighs of pleasure. Piper-Heidsieck was founded in 1785, and Charles
Brunello di Montalcino has gone through a sea change since the 1970s, but one of the anchors of this area and its wine is Il
In a modern world full of flash-in-the-pans, Badia a Coltibuono stands out for its history, tradition and authentic Chianti Classico wines. Almost a thousand years
Paul Sloan had a life-changing experience with pinot noir. I confess to being possessed by pinot noir, too. This is why I sampled one more
Chateau Lagrange’s history is one of grandeur and decline, renewal and respect. Chateau Lagrange documents its beginning to 1289 when the religious Order of the
When you want well-made white Burgundy wines at reasonable prices, look to Olivier Leflaive. In 1984, Olivier Leflaive began his wine business in Puligny-Montrachet, the
If you like pinot noir, you’ll love Gloria Ferrer’s wines. Gloria Ferrer is the California winery created by the Spanish Ferrer family, owners of Freixenet,
Part of the fun of the wine world is the exploring and learning, and both meet at the intersection of Vino Budimir. In February, I
Rioja has always had a special place in my wine firmament, and the newest star to emerge in it is Bodegas Roda. In 1987, Mario
