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Scheid Vineyards and the Pleasures in Unexpected Wines; Monterey Dolcetto? 01.18.2019
"Al Scheid, a Harvard Business School grad, recently of E.F. Hutton, hit on the idea of growing grapes in fledgling Monterey County...
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The Volcanic Wines of Basilicata: Emanuela Mastrodomenico of Mastrodomenico Vineyards 01.17.2019
"It is important to respect nature and the care of the vines. Only in this way, in my opinion, can you have extraordinary results in...
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WinemakersItaly's Hidden Gem: Rocco Vallorani of Vigneti Vallorani on Southern Marche 01.12.2019
Grape Collective talks with Rocco Vallorani, one of southern Marche’s star winemakers, about the evolution of his region.
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Marilisa Allegrini On Going Outside One's Comfort Zone 01.09.2019
Inspired by her father's teachings, Marilisa Allegrini looks at winemaking as an opportunity for growth and innovation.
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WinemakersTake A Virtual Reality Tour of Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes with Kris Matthewson 01.05.2019
Visit Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes, New York.
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Chappellet Winery and the Art of Blending: Why Malbec Is the New Merlot 01.04.2019
"And Petit Verdot is suddenly about as trendy as a classic old grape can be." Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher see a big...
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The Wine That Blew Up Pompeii: Ciro Giordano of Cantine Olivella on Vesuvio Wine 01.04.2019
Vesuvio, also known as Mount Vesuvius, is home to wines of explosive flavor and historical controversy. Vesuvio’s legendary eruption of...
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Going Organic in Champagne: Hervé Jestin of Leclerc Briant 12.29.2018
Leclerc Briant, led by biodynamic pioneer Hervé Jestin, is one of only 40 Champagne houses that employs biodynamic practice and the only...
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FeaturesWinemakers Offer New Year’s Resolutions, Including Something 'a Couple at Home Can Do' -- No, Not That! 12.21.2018
"Many of these winemakers mention that they want to try different wines next year. If they, who have already experienced so many...
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French Born International Sommelier Association (ASI) brings the Best USA Sommelier Competition to the U.S. and Beyond 12.20.2018
Andrés Rosberg and Doug Frost on the International Sommelier Association and national and regional sommelier competitions, including the...
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FeaturesTerry Theise Asks Us to Bring More of Ourselves to Wine 12.15.2018
In a meditative new memoir and study of wine, an influential importer and writer urges us to deepen our experience of wine by being fully...
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WinemakersChristian Voeux, In Harmony With Nature At Domaine de l'Amauve 12.10.2018
"My philosophy of winemaking is very simple. Everything is hand-crafted." - Christian Voeux interviewed by Lisa Denning
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Prosecco to Pol Roger: Here's Your Cheat Sheet for Holiday Bubbly 12.07.2018
"RM on a Champagne Label Means ‘Really Memorable’" Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher on sparkling wine picks for the holidays
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Valle Reale: The Mountain Wine of Abruzzo 11.30.2018
"So we are in the mountainside of Abruzzo. Abruzzo is divided in two main areas: the mountainside and the coastal part. The...
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Martin Nittnaus of Anita and Hans Nittnaus on the beauty of Blaufränkisch 11.26.2018
"Austrian wine is a story of new beginnings and at the same time long traditions." Martin Nittnaus of Anita and Hans Nittnaus
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FeaturesFrom Bordeaux to Essensia: A Guide to Fun Wines for the Party Season 11.23.2018
Wine should be fun. Yes, we drink many very serious wines and we discuss them seriously, but, to us, that’s fun. It’s intellectual, it’s...
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Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles: Making the Adopted Grape Cinsault Shine in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 11.16.2018
"In my opinion, Cinsault is an adopted grape in Lebanon. Since the French don’t like it anymore, we adopted it. We take good care of...
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Georges Duboeuf And The Story Behind The World's Biggest Wine Party, Beaujolais Nouveau Day 11.15.2018
Get your Gamay on and celebrate the first wine of the harvest TODAY, Thursday, November 15th!
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From Toad Hollow to Mt. Brave: A Surprise Choice for Thanksgiving 11.09.2018
"We were never big fans of American Merlot. We found it sweet and simple. As always with wine, there were exceptions." Dorothy...
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WinemakersAcidity is the signature of the Loire Valley: Frederic Moreau of Loire Propriétés 11.09.2018
"... it is the vintage, the terroir, the grape variety that guides the vinification. It is the tasting of the grapes, and then the...
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Elia Pellegrini of Aia Vecchia On Making Recognizable Wines In Tuscany 11.05.2018
"There are many amazing wines around the world, but what's important when tasting wine is to be reminded of the area it comes...
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From La Transmission to Les Fa’Bulleuses: Femmes de Vin Advancing Champagne 11.02.2018
"We don't sit around and say what we already know about how challenging things are for women. We use our knowledge and experience as...
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The Origins of Natural Wine: A Conversation with Camille Lapierre and Jean Foillard 11.01.2018
Camille Lapierre and Jean Foillard discuss the origins and doctrine of natural wine.
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RAW WINE: A place to feel the pulse of natural wine 10.31.2018
RAW WINE fairs are returning to North America in November! This is your chance to meet, taste and learn from the people and bottles that...
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FeaturesDonnafugata, Tasca and Kubrick: Our Odyssey Into a New Sicily 10.26.2018
"I just took a sip of a wine and I feel like I stepped into darkest space." Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher on channeling...
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Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles: Making the Adopted Grape Cinsault Shine in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
"In my opinion, Cinsault is an adopted grape in Lebanon. Since the French don’t like it...
From Toad Hollow to Mt. Brave: A Surprise Choice for Thanksgiving
"We were never big fans of American Merlot. We found it sweet and simple. As always with...
Interview with Chiara De Iulis Pepe of the Iconic Abruzzo Winery Emidio Pepe
"We're still making the wine exactly how my grandfather started with the same tools so it...
Lang & Reed: Franc Talk About Making It in Napa Without Billions
“That’s where the story comes in. People want the story. They want the romance that’s with it....
