• June 26, 2026 Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher

    A Knicksian Surprise: Well-Priced Burgundy by the Glass

    Some restaurants care about their wines by the glass. And there are still some good values in Burgundy. These forces collide only once every 53 years, but when they do, watch out. We’re only joking about the 53 years, but this column was born of our celebration of our 53rd anniversary, which happened to coincide with the NBA Finals in which the New York Knicks won their first championship in 53 years. Swish! Nothing but net. We know you are skeptical,…

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  • June 5, 2026 Lee Pai
    When talking about great wine regions and producers, we often associate them with heritage and legacy, something that can only be built with enough history. When it comes to Mendoza, it can still be mistaken as young and new due to its “New World” designation. But if we take a look back at the story of Mendoza, and of Luigi…
  • June 5, 2026 Christopher Barnes
    Schiava, the ancient red grape of Alto Adige in northeastern Italy, has spent decades absorbing criticism. As recently as 2002, Joseph Bastianich and David Lynch wrote in Vino Italiano that American importers avoided Schiava-based reds, dismissing them as "a remnant of a bygone era." Many major wine reference book have piled on since, with "undistinguished" among the more charitable adjectives…
  • May 29, 2026 Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher
    Every year about this time we feel super nostalgic. We met 53 years ago on June 4 in the newsroom of The Miami Herald, which overlooked Biscayne Bay. Since moving to New York City in 1990, we have returned to the Miami area often. On our visits, we’re amazed at how the skyline and neighborhoods have changed. Where’s Melreese Golf…
  • May 28, 2026 Lisa Denning
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