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Gaetana Jacono, Valle dell’Acate 07.02.2015

Jameson Fink interviews Gaetana Jacono of Valle dell’Acate in Sicily who is straddling the traditional and the modern.

Michele Faro of Pietradolce 01.13.2015

Michele Faro of Mt. Etna winery Pietradolce interviewed by Jameson Fink.

Lilly Ferro Fazio Talks Family, Sicily, and Solar Panels 12.21.2014

The Fazio family has been making wine in Sicily for four generations. Their winery is located in the town of Erice in the northwestern...

Sicily, A World Unto Its Own: Francesca Planeta of Planeta Winery 11.26.2014

It was fascinating to speak with Francesca Planeta about the important role Chardonnay played in the development of her family's...

5 Unavoidable Realities You Endure at Wine Tastings 11.11.2014

As an anxiety-ridden person, naturally I have developed fears — some realized, some semi-imagined — over attending wine tastings.

Sicily, A World Unto Its Own: Josè Rallo of Donnafugata 11.10.2014

Jameson Fink interviews Josè Rallo of Donnafugata, who talks about her family winery located in the center of the western part of Sicily,...

Talking "The Essence of Wine" With Alder Yarrow and Leigh Beisch 10.15.2014

Get to know the story behind the words and images that make up the book, "The Essence of Wine".

SpeakEasy: Alfonso Cevola, On The Wine Trail in Italy 10.15.2014

Travel "On The Wine Trail in Italy" with Alfonso Cevola, with a couple stops stateside in California and Texas. Insights on the...

Exploring The Wines of South America With Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein 10.12.2014

An interview with Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier and author of "Wines of South America: The Essential Guide".

SpeakEasy: Dezel Quillen, My Vine Spot 10.08.2014

Dezel Quillen of My Vine Spot enjoys listening to everthing from the tranquil sounds of birds to the roiling power of heavy metal...

SpeakEasy: James Melendez, James The Wine Guy 10.01.2014

Would you like to know more about wine videos on YouTube? Get to know James Melendez. As James The Wine Guy, he's posted over 1,700...

High Frequency Wine Drinkers 100 Points, Double Gold on Wine Reviews 09.30.2014

How important are wine reviews to high frequency drinkers when it comes their purchasing decisions?

Sober Nightclub Will Breathalyze You At The Door 09.29.2014

Don't try and enter Sober in Stockholm unless you're, well, you know. You'll be tested at the door for intoxication.

Who's Thinking About Drinking Pinot Blanc? Anyone? Anyone? 09.28.2014

Rudi Pichler's Austrian Pinot Blanc is a wine worthy of studious consideration. Weissburgunder, anyone? Yes.

Ten Percent of American Adults Have More Than Ten Drinks a Day 09.26.2014

Dwarfing the drinker who enjoys a glass or two of wine with dinner, 10 percent of American adults have more than 10 drinks a day.

The Link Between Cigarette Prices and Wine Consumption 09.25.2014

Does the combination of higher cigarette prices and less places to enjoy them have an impact on wine consumption?

Remi Cohen of Cliff Lede Vineyards on the Rhythms of Harvest and in the Cellar 09.24.2014

Remi Cohen,Director of Winegrowing at Napa's Cliff Lede Vineyards, talks the 2014 vintage, the rhythms of harvest and those coming from...

SpeakEasy: Frank Morgan, Drink What You Like 09.24.2014

Frank Morgan, the Virginia resident behind the "Drink What You Like" blog talks about wines from his home state and beyond. And...

Power Your Car With Winery Waste? 09.23.2014

What to do with all the grape skins, pulp, stalks, and seeds leftover after all the juice has been squeezed out of them? Could it one day...

Wisconsin Winery Using Soap and Mountain Dew to Thwart Vineyard Pests 09.22.2014

The owner of Wisconsin's Trout Springs Winery leaves no stone unturned when it comes to ridding his vineyards of grape-eating pests.

Jean Trimbach and the Singular Wines of Alsace 09.19.2014

For thirteen generations the Trimbach family has been making wine in the storied region of Alsace. Find out what makes the the winery,...

Legendary Ad Exec: Wine Industry "Appalling" 09.18.2014

If you're looking for an un-sugarcoated critique of how the wine industry handles marketing, legendary ad exec Sir John Hegarty dropped...

24 Definitions of Minerality in Wine 09.17.2014

What is "minerality" in wine? How can you define it? Here are 24 attempts to make sense of it all.

Speakeasy: Fred Swan, NorCal Wine 09.17.2014

Fred Swan of NorCal Wine provides a California Wine primer for up-and-coming, historical, and underrated regions to explore.

Ireland: 60% of Your Cheap Wine's Cost Goes To Taxes 09.16.2014

Bargain wine lovers in Ireland have plenty to be steamed about. Tax increases over the last few years mean more than half of the cost of...

100 Point Briefcase Costs 8,500 Dollars 09.15.2014

Your 100 point wine glasses need a 100 point brief case. Glassware by Lalique, case by Ferragamo. All created and developed under the...

Millennials Living A Lifestyle That Impresses Others Now Have A Wine For Toasting To Their Exceptionalism 09.12.2014

According to Scarborough Research, Millennials are 44% more likely to agree that they live a lifestyle that impresses others. And now...

DrinkMate Phone Breathalyzer Has Got Your BAC 09.11.2014

Smaller than a tube of Chapstick, the DrinkMate breathalyzer plugs into your phone and may save your life or an ill-advised phone call to...

Mick Unti on Dry Creek Valley: From Aglianico to Zinfandel 09.11.2014

Mick Unti of Dry Creek Valley's Unti Vineyards practically has a whole alphabet of grapes. Find out why.

SpeakEasy: Marcy Gordon, Come For The Wine 09.10.2014

Marcy Gordon of Come for the Wine is crazy for Croatian wines and scintillating Santa Barbara wines. She also dispenses advice on wine...

Sommelier Hristo Zisovski Shares an Under 140 Character Food and Wine Pairing Guide 09.10.2014

Sommelier and AltaMarea Group Beverage Director Hristo Zisovski stopped by SommChat to give a Twitter-friend food and wine pairing guide,...

The Congratulator: Send a Bottle of Wine Through LinkedIn 09.09.2014

Showing your support of someone's new job or promotion on LinkedIn with a "Like"? Try sending them a bottle of wine instead via...

Tootsie, Gandhi, and Why There Will Never Be A 100 Point Beaujolais 09.08.2014

The Rodney Dangerfield of wine? Why Beaujolais (and rosé) will never sniff anything close to 100 points from wine critics.

Washington Wine Industry Projected to Gain Almost 5,000 Jobs by 2018 09.05.2014

Robust news on the job front regarding Washington State's wine industry.

"Dim Somms" Not A Bright Spot 09.04.2014

French wine-lovin' "Dim Somms" scoff at California wine over 14% alcohol. James Laube of Wine Spectator retorts, showing...

Illinois Politician Spends More on Wine Than Average Annual Household Income of State Residents 09.04.2014

Your wine budget does not impress Bruce Rauner, who is aspiring to be the Republican Governor of Illinois.

Master of Wine Tim Atkin on US Wineries, Global Regions to Watch 09.03.2014

Whether you're a West Coast wine aficionado or a globetrotting sipper, Master of Wine Tim Atkin has some picks for you.

SpeakEasy: Jeff Siegel, Wine Curmudgeon 09.03.2014

Is a Wine Curmudgeon born or made? Jeff Siegel talks about the best cheap stuff, judging, Texas, and his cynical view of the fermented...

Mosel Vines Plowed by Rally Car: Riesling Fans Recoil in Horror 09.02.2014

For the love of German Riesling, why are rally car races takes place among the vines of the Mosel?

Bronze Age Wine Cellar Shows How the Elite Drank 08.29.2014

What was it like to party with the high-class of Bronze Age? An archaeological site in Israel uncovers clues via a Canaanite wine cellar.

Quadcopter Provides Close-up Views of Napa Earthquake Damage 08.28.2014

Aerial footage provided by a drone shows the major damage to structures in downtown Napa resulting from the recent earthquake.

Features

Best YouTube Wine Videos 08.27.2014

Jameson Fink picks our top YouTube wine videos.

Josiah Baldivino on Opening Oakland Retail Wine Shop Bay Grape 08.27.2014

What's it like to run a retail wine shop? Co-owner Josiah Baldivino talks about the recently-opened Bay Grape in Oakland.

SpeakEasy: Lenn Thompson, New York Cork Report 08.27.2014

Lenn Thompson, Execitive Editor at New York Cork Report, talks drinking local, the Finger Lakes and (gasp!) beer.

Clark Gable, Undershirts, and Merlot 08.26.2014

What does eschewing an undershirt in "It Happened One Night" have to do with Merlot and "Sideways"?

Wine Investors Turn To Whisky 08.25.2014

So long Bordeaux, hello whisky. Are spirits the new wine when it comes to investing?

So Long 100 Points: The 4 Point Wine Ratings Scale 08.22.2014

Enough with the 100 point scale. Maybe we'd be better off with a four-point one?

Love Hatch Green Chiles? Try This Wine 08.21.2014

If you can't get enough of Hatch green chiles during the season, you can enjoy them year-round in your wine glass.

Stuart Pigott Talks About The Best White Wine On Earth: Riesling 08.21.2014

Stuart Pigott emphatically makes the case why Riesling, in all its forms and from all its sources, is the best white wine on Earth.

Enough Good Wine For A Small Lunch: The Australian Prime Minister's Cellar 08.20.2014

Wine experts are none-too-impressed with the selections available in the Australian Prime Minister's cellar.

SpeakEasy: Nannette Eaton, Wine Harlots 08.20.2014

Nannette Eaton explains how she became a Wine Harlot and talks about books, music, and social media.

What Men and Women Want From Wine 08.19.2014

What men and women want when it comes to wine.

Napa County: 12,000 Truckloads of Wastewater Per Year Head to Oakland 08.18.2014

Why does Napa send 74 million gallons of wastewater to Oakland per year?

The Wine Generation That Dislikes The New and Artisan along with Stories and Fun 08.15.2014

Across three generations, is what people want from wine really that different?

Savor and Swoon: Fossil and Fawn Oregon Pinot Gris 08.15.2014

Fossil and Fawn is making wines out of Portland, Oregon that you need to get in your glass.

On The "Dangerous Philosophy" of Sommeliers 08.14.2014

Doth Sommeliers protest too much when it comes to customer requests for buttery Chardonnays to populate their wine lists?

#sommchat Roundup: Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm on the Contagious Joy of Great Service 08.13.2014

Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm talks bell pepper, brett, and building connections between a restaurant and customer.

SpeakEasy: Amy Corron Power and Joe Power, Another Wine Blog 08.13.2014

"Ignorance is very curable. In this case, the cure is a marvelous thing." Discover the duo behind Another Wine Blog.

Food and Wine Pairing Tip from Rapper E-40 08.12.2014

E-40 has his own wine label, Earl Stevens Selections, and offers a dish to pair with his Cabernet Sauvignon/Zinfandel, Function Red Blend.

New Zealand Politician Calls 7200 Dollar Wine Tasting "Very Modest" 08.11.2014

Is 7,200 dollars the definition of modest when it comes to a wine tasting? A New Zealand politician thinks so.

Obsessed With Vintage: Red Wine and Thinking Beyond The Year 08.08.2014

Hey, it works for Champagne so why can't non-vintage red wines become more highly regarded?. Three wineries have something to say on the...

Can A Font Be As Important As a Logo on a Wine Label? 08.08.2014

How influential came fonts be when it comes to the image conveyed by a wine label?

Georgia's First AVA: Upper Hiwassee Highlands 08.07.2014

Wine continues to expand beyond the usual states, and a recent TTB ruling now puts Georgia on the wine map with the approval of its first...

Making Orange Wine With Hybrids in the Finger Lakes 08.06.2014

Keuka Lake Vineyards is making orange wine with the Vignoles and Delaware grapes.

SpeakEasy: Kyle Schlachter, Colorado Wine Press 08.06.2014

Wine in America is not just confined to the coasts. Get to know the surprising history of Colorado wine through Kyle Schlachter.

Wine Reviews: Consumers Demanding Conversational Tone, Everyday Vocabulary 08.05.2014

What are "yellow" fruits? Why are "generous dollops of maple syrup" in your dry red wine? Consumers want more...

25 Spanish Words To Use During Grape Harvest 08.04.2014

Do you know useful Spanish words to describe the work surrounding the grape harvest? Find out 25.

10 Wine Confessions Include Oven-Heating and Refilling Expensive Bottles 08.01.2014

What confessions do Australians have when it comes to wine? 5,000 of them were polled and here are the Top Ten.

Mountain-Grown American Assyrtiko 07.31.2014

Can the signature white wine grape of Santorini, Assyrtiko, thrive in the high elevation of the Tahoe National Forest?

#sommchat Roundup: Antony Moss MW on the Duty of a Sommelier 07.31.2014

Master of Wine Antony Moss talks about how he got started, his mentors, and the first duty of a sommelier.

SpeakEasy: Richard Jennings, RJ on Wine 07.30.2014

Richard Jennings of RJ on Wine explains how his palate endures 40,000+ tasting notes and reveals the most exciting wine region in...

Did Prohibition Prevent Missouri From Becoming Napa Valley? 07.29.2014

Prohibition dealt a near knock-out blow to Missouri wine, which was a thriving industry for 100 years prior. Did it prevent this state...

Wine and Identity: Constructing Authenticity in the Glass 07.29.2014

Thoughts on the book "Wine and Identity: Branding, heritage, terroir".

Moldovan Mining Tunnels Hold Goering and Putin's Wine 07.28.2014

An astonishing story of what lies beneath Cricova Estate in Moldova: wines belonging to Herman Goering and Vladimir Putin.

Value and Summer in a Glass: Italian Wines With A Voce's Olivier Flosse 07.28.2014

A Voce's Wine Director Olivier Flosse on great deals on his wine list and summer's best wines.

Austrian Wines Meet Helena Montana 07.26.2014

Drinking Austrian wines with Ed Noonan and Kevin Casey of Helena Theater Company. Myrna Loy, Lord Of The Rings, the NEA all discussed.

The Smallest Winery in America is Located in a Former Jail 07.25.2014

Find out where you can visit America's smallest free-standing, complete winery.

Features

Perusing Pinterest: Top 25 Wine Labels 07.25.2014

Part of merchandising a store or a department is having bottles (and boxes) stacked up high with enough visual appeal to get people to...

Wine, Liquor, or Beer? What Men and Women Choose Most Often 07.24.2014

A Gallup poll reveals the difference in preference between men and women when it comes to making a choice for wine, liquor, or beer.

#sommchat Roundup: Shelley Lindgren of A16 Reveals Italian Grapes and Regions to Watch 07.23.2014

Wine Director and owner of San Francisco's A16 Shelley Lindgren gives her picks on the regions and grapes from Italy you need to get to...

Has Sideways Affected Napa Merlot Planting and Prices? 07.23.2014

If you look at the data, has the movie "Sideways" really impacted the amount of Merlot planted and its price since 2004?

SpeakEasy: Debbie Gioquindo, Hudson Valley Wine Goddess 07.23.2014

From its storied history to lively present, get to know New York's Hudson Valley wine region through a long-time resident and blogger.

5 Reactions to the Panel of Professional Wine Writers At The 2014 Wine Bloggers Conference 07.22.2014

Many bloggers were not impressed with the selection of panelists nor what they had to say at WBC14 in Santa Barbara.

Turning Alfalfa into Winegrapes in Northern Nevada 07.21.2014

Step aside, alfalfa. Wine grapes have the potential for more cash and less water usage in Northern Nevada. But one law stands in the way.

Alpana Singh of The Boarding House Keeps Wine Lively and Fun 07.21.2014

Master Sommelier Alpana Singh of Chicago's The Boarding House on summer sips, meatless matches, and humor in the wine world

Drinking Gamay With Kyle Loven 07.18.2014

Does Gamay go with a Ham Sandwich? Yes, literally and for a discussion with performance and visual artist Kyle Loven about his show of...

Features

Top 10 Wine Travel Destinations 07.17.2014

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#sommchat Roundup: Master Sommelier Matt Stamp on Islands, Teaching, and Natural Wine 07.16.2014

Education Director for the Guild of Sommeliers Master Sommelier Matt Stamp looks to islands and gorges for exciting wine and gives tips...

SpeakEasy: Robert Dwyer, The Wellesley Wine Press 07.16.2014

From Tuscany to Spain, Robert Dwyer travels the miles (and racks them up) in search of wine and great times for his whole family.

Costières de Nîmes Rosé With Molly Sides 07.11.2014

Atmosphere and layers, voice and song, all discussed in an interview with sound, movement, and film artist Molly Sides.

James Rahn of The Heathman Restaurant and Bar Talks Pacific Northwest Wine 07.11.2014

James Rahn of Portland's Heathman talks about his approach to both selecting--and creating--Oregon wine. Plus, a surprising Washington...

SpeakEasy: Bill Eyer, Cuvée Corner 07.09.2014

Bill Eyer from Cuvée Corner chats Lodi Zinfandel and Oregon Pinot. Plus, wine-spiring qutoes from E.B. White to Van Halen.

#sommchat Roundup: Master Sommelier Andy Myers on Subtle Wine and Extreme Music 07.09.2014

Master Sommelier Andy Myers drums in a metal group, Fuchida. They drink very well at band practice. More on this SommChat recap.

Understanding The History of Wine Through Ancient Texts and Artifacts 07.08.2014

Get to know the history of wine via videos by Emily Kate, who reveals its ancient past through texts and artifacts.

Rioja Rosado With Zac Pennington and Allie Hankins 07.04.2014

Rioja Rosado fuels a discussion with two talented performers recalling their NW New Works performance at Seattle's On The Boards.

SpeakEasy: Jeff Kralik, The Drunken Cyclist 07.02.2014

How do you fit 22 bottles of Champagne on a bike rack? Get to know the exploits of Jeff Kralik through his blog, "The Drunken...

#sommchat Roundup: Chiara Boschis on Piedmont and How Long to Age Barolo 07.02.2014

Piedmont Winemaker Chiara Boschis joins SommChat to talk about working organically and how long to keep Barolo in the wine cellar.

Wine Pairing For Vegetarians, Riesling Rules, and Big Reds at Michael Mina Bellagio 07.01.2014

Talking with Michael Mina Bellagio Sommelier Cole Sisson about how the Las Vegas wine scene contrasts from Seattle.

EU to Wineries: Justify Our Financial Love 07.01.2014

The European Court of Auditors is wondering why the European Union (EU) gives so much money toward promoting wine.

GalloLea Pizza Kits Changes Name Due To E. & J. Gallo Lawsuit 06.30.2014

What was once GalloLea Pizza Kits is now BelloLea Artisan Kitchen thanks to a trademark infringement lawsuit by wine producer E. & J....

Coffee Wine in a Can: Friends Fun Wine 06.27.2014

You love coffee and wine but can't choose between them? Have them both in a can, thanks to Friends Fun Wine.

#winechat Roundup: A Taste of Santa Barbara County Wineries 06.26.2014

Get to know the wines of Santa Barbara County in preparation for the upcoming Wine Bloggers Conference.

SpeakEasy: Jon Thorsen, The Reverse Wine Snob 06.26.2014

Find out why Jon Thorsen thumbs his nose at bottles over $20 on his site, The Reverse Wine Snob. Also, riding a Segway in Cote Rotie.

Getting to Know Nebraska Wines and Wineries 06.25.2014

If you find yourself in Nebraska and have a notion to drink local wine, there are now more than 35 options.

#sommchat Roundup: Winemaker Alberto Eckholt of Montes Wines on Chile and California 06.25.2014

Alberto Eckholt, winemaker at Montes Wines in Chile, stopped by SommChat to talk about making wine in both Chile and California.

The Warm Glow of Ecolabeling Wine 06.24.2014

What do consumers really think of eco-labels on wine?

Drinking 100 Year Old Madeira With a Turkey Baster 06.23.2014

How do you dispense a legendary sweet wine to the crowd at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic? You get your Madeira by turkey baster,...

#winechat Roundup: Lori Corcoran Talks Virginia Wine and Cider 06.20.2014

Get to know Virginia wine--and cider--via Lori Corcoran's (of Corcoran Vineyards) appearance on #winechat.

SpeakEasy: Becca Yeamans, The Academic Wino 06.19.2014

For this week's SpeakEasy, I caught up with Becca about her blog's third anniversary, the craziest tasting room stories, and how she is...

#sommchat Roundup: Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews on Fishing and Friuli 06.18.2014

Join Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews she answers questions on #sommchat. From fishing to Friuli, a wide-ranging...

How Many Wine Grapes Are Being Used in Italy? 06.16.2014

How many wine grapes are there total in Italy and how many are currently being used to make wine?

Potatoes Now Helping To Make Your Wine Fine 06.16.2014

What could potatoes have to do with making wine? Find out.

The Stumper: Vermentino Perplexes Wine Judges 06.16.2014

Why would a Vermentino baffle judges? Dan Berger reflects on why this happened at a recent wine competition.

Michigan Case Study: Why Do People Visit Winery Tasting Rooms? 06.13.2014

If you're wondering the reasons people visit winery tasting rooms in Michigan, a study has some intriguing results.

Vessyl: The Smart Cup That Knows What You're Drinking 06.13.2014

Coffee, water, red wine, beer? Yup, Vessyl can tell what your drinking and export info on hydration and calories to your smart phone.

#winechat Roundup: Rosemary S. Gray on Sherry and Sherryfest 06.12.2014

Rosemary S Gray stopped by #winechat on Twitter to talk all things sherry.

SpeakEasy: Jeremy Parzen, Do Bianchi 06.12.2014

Jeremy Parzen talks all things Italy on his blog, Do Bianchi, and here in our latest series of interviews with wine bloggers.

South Dakota: The Fierce Fight Over Direct Wine Shipping 06.11.2014

South Dakota is taking up the issue of direct wine shipping. What do those for and against have to say?

Where is Winery Fatigue and Discontent in California Coming From? 06.11.2014

Discontent with proposals for new wineries in Napa and Sonoma: what's fueling it?

Master of Wine Mary Gorman-McAdams Talks Bordeaux and Beyond 06.11.2014

Is Bordeaux daunting? Master of Wine Mary Gorman stops by SommChat to untangle this region and give advice to aspiring MWs.

In Pursuit of Imbalance: Swimming Against the Low Alcohol Tide in Australia 06.10.2014

Some producers in Australia are bucking, or refusing to bend, to the trend for low and lower-alcohol wines.

Why is Generation Y Unique When It Comes to Wine? 06.10.2014

Is how Generation Y thinks about wine different than any other?

Positive Impacts of Global Warming on Champagne? 06.10.2014

One Champagne house representative has seen positive impacts of global warming on the region over the last two decades.

Spider in a Wine Bottle Like a Mouse in a Beer Bottle? 06.09.2014

What happens when you find a spider in your wine bottle? A Bristol, UK man is about to find out from Tesco.

Master of Wine Exam Questions: Ménage à Trois versus Amarone 06.09.2014

Even wonder what it takes to become a Master of Wine? See if you can answer these exam questions or have a chance at identifying wines...

Wine Business Not Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous 06.09.2014

If you have dreams of getting wealthy in the wine business, particularly from owning a winery, you need to be roused from your slumber.

So Longueville, Pichon: New Name For This Bordeaux 06.06.2014

A venerable Bordeaux chateau changes its name from Pichon-Longueville to Pichon Baron.

Master Sommelier Alex LaPratt on Mentors, Service, and Bottles Opened After Passing MS Exam 06.06.2014

Master Sommelier Alex LaPratt stopped by SommChat to talk about who inspired him, service, and what wine he drank after passing his MS exam.

Puzzling Plenitudes of Pleasure: Oenothèque is Retired 06.06.2014

Why is Dom Pérignon no longer calling its extended lees-aged Champagnes P2 and P3 rather than Oenothèque?

Water Use in the Vineyards: Understanding Dry Farming 06.06.2014

How do you know if your vineyard has the requirements to be dry farmed? That is, without irrigation?

SpeakEasy: Clive Pursehouse, Northwest Wine Anthem 06.05.2014

Children's books, commuting by cycling, and controversy. All discussed with Clive Pursehouse of the Northwest Wine Anthem.

"The Palate" is Wine's Answer to "The Voice" 06.04.2014

Wine lovers in Britain can test their blind tasting prowess in "The Palate", a competition to ind the best amateur taster.

The Price for a Pre-Phylloxera Port Wine 06.04.2014

Taylor Fladgate will be releasing a 1863 Single Harvest Tawny Port. But it will cost you.

Tracking Laser Hones in on Drunk Drivers 06.04.2014

Scientists in Poland have invented a laser system that can detect how much you've had to drink even before you get pulled over.

Lost in Translation: China, Roussillon, and Banyuls 06.04.2014

Can you trademark the name of a wine region as a brand? Not if the French have anything to say about it.

Anatomy of a Counterfeit: Rudy Kurniawan's 1945 Mouton Rothschild 06.03.2014

Did Rudy Kurniawan have a recipe for the wines he faked? Yes, he did. Find out how he "made" a 1945 Mouton Rothschild.

Cesium 137 and Counterfeit Wine: Getting Nuclear on Your Bottles 06.03.2014

Besides clumsy labels and curious corks, how can you tell if an old wine is a fake? Thank the Atomic bomb for helping to spot counterfeit...

The Hottest Wine in 5,000 BC 06.02.2014

What wine were the cool kids drinking back in the day? Like seven thousand years ago?

9 Head-Scratching State Wine Laws 06.02.2014

To ship or not to ship, "Can you?" is the question. Consider these 9 state wine laws.

Your Genetic Makeup: Steering You Towards White Wine? 06.02.2014

How do your genes play a role in food and wine preferences?

Belief in Terroir Like A Belief in God? 06.02.2014

UC Davis Professor: "At this point, asking me whether I believe in terroir is like asking me if I believe in God – it’s very...

Millennials: Wine Dull, Cocktails and Beer Exciting 06.02.2014

Are millennials the future of wine? You may want to rethinking hitching your wagon to them.

SpeakEasy: Monique Soltani, Wine Oh TV 05.29.2014

Seasoned broadcaster Monique Soltani now focuses on harvest season on Wine Oh TV. Find out how she got from Pocatello to Pomerol.

Wine Interpreted Through Ballet: Grand Jeté Meets Grand Cru 05.23.2014

A unique event brings State Street Ballet, Santa Barbara AVA, and Pali Wine Company together. How do you dance a Sauvignon Blanc?

Leftover Smoked Beef Brisket Chili Nachos 05.23.2014

Mary Cressler of Vindulge takes use to her BBQ Corner to soothe novice grillers and share her recipe for smoked brisket chili nachos.

The Best Wines to Drink Poolside in Las Vegas 05.22.2014

ARIA Wine Director Kim Wood talks about poolside wine service in Las Vegas and his picks for the best bottles to keep you looking and...

SpeakEasy: Mary Cressler, Vindulge 05.22.2014

Mary Cressler of Vindulge talks about grilling-year round, perfecting ribs, and Oregon winery touring with kids in tow.

Master Sommelier Ian Cauble on Putting Away The Flash Cards and More 05.21.2014

What's Ian Cauble been up to after being featured in the documentary SOMM? Find out what he had to say during SommChat on Twitter

Paring Dom Pérignon P2-1998 With Iceland 05.21.2014

Naturally, the debut of Dom Pérignon P2-1998 took place on a glacier in Iceland.

Hay Bales and Helicopters: Extreme Grapevine Preservation in Texas 05.21.2014

Frost is the enemy of the grapevine. And Texas wineries took drastic measures to save their crops.

Whose Opinion Matters? Buying Wine Like We Buy Cameras 05.21.2014

Do we want amateurs, enthusiasts, or pros judging wines? And whose perspective matters most, or is it best to have a combination of...

MW Says UK Not Excited About Wines of Australia, South America, South Africa 05.20.2014

While showing enthusiasm for the "posh" offerings of California, MW James Simpson, is nonplussed by the Southern Hemisphere.

When Is a Finish on a Wine Finished? 05.20.2014

Does that oaky finish in your Chardonnay seem to go on forever? Well, it does for 17 seconds more than fruit flavors.

Point of Origin Meaningless in Under 15 Dollar Wine? 05.20.2014

Though talking about bottled sangria, is there a price threshold where the point of origin of a wine becomes meaningful?

The Best of Burlington: Recommendations for Dining, Drinking, and Vermont Wine 05.20.2014

Corin Hirsch, author of "Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England", dishes on her favorite spots in Burlington and gives some...

A Guide to Drinking In Colonial New England 05.20.2014

Transport back to the 17th Century via Corin Hirsch's book, "Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England". What were people...

3 Minute Video Introduction to Burgundy and Its Wines 05.19.2014

Get pumped for the world's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in this short video introduction to Burgundy wines.

UK Sparkling Wine Producer Looks to Produce One Million Bottles A Year By 2020 05.19.2014

Look out, Champagne! England's sparkling wine industry shifts into high gear with the opening of Rathfinny Estate winery.

Oregon Wine: More Quirk, Less Bulk Than California 05.19.2014

Results of a consumer survey show how Oregon is perceived differently than California wine

Craft Beer, Spirits Pushing Wine Out of Casual Restaurant Chains 05.19.2014

If you fancy a glass of wine at your favorite casual restaurant chain, your choices are plummeting.

The 8.2 Million Dollar Bottle of Barefoot Chardonnay 05.19.2014

A bottle of Barefoot Chardonnay could end up costing grocery store chain Albertsons 8.2 million dollars.

Garlic Bread, Pizza Purveyors Thrilled With Wine Before Lunch Study 05.16.2014

Does drinking wine before or during lunch make you eat more garlic bread and pizza? Science to the rescue!

Genetically Modified Grapevines Warrant Barbed Wire Fences 05.16.2014

Protestors' destruction of genetically modified grapevines in France have researchers wondering if they'll need to work behind barbed...

10 Places in LA You Must Visit For Great Wine and Food 05.15.2014

Blogger and LA resident/defender Whitney Adams reveals 10 spots that are tops when it comes to eating and drinking.

SpeakEasy: Whitney Adams, Brunellos Have More Fun 05.15.2014

Saveur-award winning blogger Whitney Adams talks rum and Riesling, style and sommeliers, plus who inspires her.

How Frog Eggs Help Grapevines 05.14.2014

What do frog eggs have to do with preventing powdery mildew from attacking grape vines?

Are Pinot Grigio and Draft Beer Interchangeable? 05.14.2014

Do Pinot Grigio and draft beer really have so much in common as commodities that they can be considered interchangeable?

Your Cava is Changing 05.14.2014

What do rising temperatures mean to the Spanish sparkling wine that ends up in your glass?

Climate Change Putting English Sparkling Wine in the Spotlight 05.14.2014

Though bad news for Champagne, climate change is making the future for British sparkling wine look bright. Though global warming may be...

Marc Hochar on The Journey of Chateau Musar 05.14.2014

Marc Hochar of Lebanon's legendary winery, Chateau Musar, talks about pairing wine with Middle Eastern food, the astonishing wines of...

Cava del Paraje Calificado Signifies Single Estate Spanish Sparkling Wine 05.13.2014

This new Cava classification will recognize Spanish sparkling wine made from single vineyards.

The William Fevre Chablis Hipster Edition Bottle Shines Under Black Light 05.13.2014

Famed Chablis producer William Fever introduces a "Hipster Edition" with UV ink decorations on the bottle that show up under...

Wine Keg Party at the Governor's Mansion? 05.13.2014

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signs a bill allowing wineries to bottle, can, and keg wines from other wineries.

How Much Would A Glass of 1774 Jura Vin Jaune Cost? 05.13.2014

You may need to get a few (thousand) friends together to take home just one of the ultra-rare bottles housed at the daring London wine...

How Much More Wine Do The French Drink Than Americans Per Week? 05.13.2014

While we've overtaken the French when it comes to the total amount of wine consumed as a nation, but per capita we are still far behind.

Does Your Pinot Grigio Have Supple and Sumptuous Style? 05.12.2014

The Australian Wine Research Institute is trying to clear up confusion between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio by calling it "PinotG".

A Winery With More Rainbows Per Square Inch Than Anywhere Else 05.12.2014

California sparkling wine producer Iron Horse celebrates marriage equality with its Rainbow Cuvee.

Arizona Stronghold: A Winery Retools 05.12.2014

Fans of the band Tool will be saddened to learn of the departure of lead singer Maynard James Keenan from the winery, Arizona Stronghold.

Wine Bottle Closures: Environmental Concerns a Distant Fourth? 05.12.2014

For winemakers selecting closures for their bottles, whether cork, screwcap, or other technologies, how important are environmental...

Kathleen Inman of Inman Family Wines On White Wine, Black Keys 05.12.2014

What music fuels winemaking? Kathleen Inman talks tunes, grape-groping, Russian River Valley Pinot Gris, and more.

Eric Fournel of Duval Leroy On Champagne, Climate Change, and English Sparkling Wine 05.09.2014

Is the future of Champagne in England due to climate change?

How Many Millions Are Napa Valley's Grapes Worth? 05.09.2014

How many millions of dollars did Napa Valley's grapes fetch in 2013?

Vote For Barolo! 05.08.2014

Instead punching the Republican or Democratic ticket like in the United States, you can vote for Barolo in Italy.

Out With The Wine, In With The Nutella 05.08.2014

With Eataly's New York City wine shop shut down until October, what will occupy the space in the meantime?

Is Your Champagne Lacking? Double Its Size 05.07.2014

You bottle of Champagne a bit dull? Try upgrading to a larger bottle. Magnums for everybody!

Getting The Message of Musar With Serge Hochar 05.07.2014

Legendary Winemaker Serge Hochar of Lebanon's Chateau Musar talks becoming a mountain monk, dreaming, and more.

Tio Pepe Neon Sign Goes to 11, Still Number One In Madrid 05.07.2014

Sherry lovers, rejoice! The iconic Tio Pepe sign is back above Madrid's central square, Puerta del Sol.

In The Year 2034, Will You Be Holding a Bottle of Dom or an iPhone? 05.07.2014

LVMH President and CEO Bernard Arnault looks into the future and makes a prediction about Dom Perignon and the iPhone.

Wine Faking Stations Taking to International Waters? 05.07.2014

It sounds like something out of a James Bond movie, but apparently counterfeit Bordeaux sold in China is being made on boats anchored in...

Wine Helping Make Premier Cru Skin Care 05.06.2014

Do you put it in your mouth or on your face? Wine is becoming a more prominent ingredient in skin care products.

Blowouts and Bubbles in Bethesda 05.06.2014

You can now wet your whistle at Drybar, a Bethesda, MD hair salon.

Sparkling Wine: A Rising Bubbly Tide Lifts All Boats? 05.06.2014

Is the huge increase in Prosecco sales helping other sparkling wines not called Champagne?

John Quincy Adams on Thomas Jefferson's Wine Oratory: Boring 05.06.2014

Founding Father Thomas Jefferson was a great lover of wine, though John Quincy Adams just wished he would shut up about it.

Features

The Seven Percent Solution Tasting: California's Underdog Grapes 05.06.2014

With 93% of Northern California Vineyard acreage planted to eight grape varieties, experience the other 7% at a unique tasting.

How Many Egg Whites Does it Take to Fine a Bottle of Wine? 05.05.2014

Are your wines vegan and vegetarian-friendly? Or are animal products being used in the winemaking process?

Mourvèdre: The Heart of California's Cline Cellars 05.05.2014

Cline Cellars talks ancient California vines, Mourvèdre, and a year of surprises.

2014 Auction Napa Valley: Highlights of E-Auction Lots 05.05.2014

Can't be in Napa Valley for the 2014 Auction. Fear not, bid in your PJs on these highlighted e-auction lots and more.

2011 Bordeaux Scores: Under 80 Points On That 05.05.2014

Robert Parker recently released his scores for 2011 Bordeaux in bottle. And there are a surprising number of wines garnering less than 80...

Chinon and Condrieu: How To Have A French Wine Bar at Home 05.05.2014

Have you always wanted more wine options by the glass in your home? 10-Vins, a French company, may have a solution.

How Vampire Weekend, Taco Bell, Nabokov, and Emoji Can Help You Pick Wine 05.02.2014

Stumped on which wine to drink? There's a quiz to help you that has some off-beat questions.

Let's Play Word Association With Port and Sherry: UK Version 05.02.2014

What comes to mind when Brits hear "Port" or "Sherry"? The results of playing word association with fortified wines.

Step Aside, Potato Chips: Crunch on These Tannins! 05.02.2014

What are "crunchy" tannins versus, well, all other kinds of tannins? For that matter, are there more than one kind?

Fine Wine Fraud: Like Stealing a Rolls from A Millionaire's Packed Garage 05.02.2014

The lawyers for Rudy Kurniawan, who was convicted of faking and selling over one million dollars of counterfeit fine wine, want a...

Getting to Know Swiss Wines: 5 Illuminating Views 05.02.2014

Since only 2 percent of Switzerland's wines are exported, either book a flight or explore Swiss wine country via these five articles.

Terroir: Now With Less Soil, More Light 05.01.2014

Do you have to adjust the concept and definition of terroir based on hemisphere? Australian Winemaker Bill Downie says, "Yes."

75 Percent of British Men Scared to Drink Wine When Out With Their Buddies 05.01.2014

A study finds that only one in four British men would order wine when outside of the house, for fear of being made fun of by their male...

Turning A Bordeaux Into a Grand Cru Classé Formula 1 Wine 05.01.2014

What is the role of a winemaker? The famous wine consultant, Michel Rolland, likens it to what happens during a Formula 1 race.

Two Greek Winemakers Talk Soil, Grapes, and the Wine of 3,000 Years Ago 05.01.2014

Yiannis Tselepos of Tseleops Estate in Arcadia and Vassilis Papagiannakos of Papagiannakos Winery take questions via Twitter.

SpeakEasy: Talia Baiocchi, PUNCH 05.01.2014

Talia Baiocchi, Editor-in-Chief of the online drinks magazine, PUNCH, talks loving sherry, passing on pumpkin beer, and more.

Wine TV Shows: What Will It Take For A Big Breakthrough? 04.30.2014

Why are there not more successful shows on TV about wine?

Do You Think Wine Plus a Room Full of Kittens Equals Awesome? 04.30.2014

What level wine consumer are you? Take this test and find out. Yes, kittens are involved.

Uncorking 5 Notable Reactions to $150 French Laundry Corkage Fee 04.30.2014

Nothing provokes the ire of wine drinkers like an egregious corkage fee. Here are 5 reactions to the $150 one at The French Laundry

Beat Robert Parker With This Moneyball Equation For The Best Bordeaux Vintage 04.30.2014

Stop relying on critics swirling and spitting to inform you of the best Bordeaux vintages. Use math instead.

Paso Robles: Breaking Up is Hard to Do 04.30.2014

Is Paso Robles ready from a marketing standpoint to add 11 subappellations?

A Film About The Best Wine Salesperson in Yakima Valley 04.29.2014

Will a new film set in Washington State's Yakima Valley wine country give this region the Sideways bump? Check out "Cement...

A Blow to the Anything But Chardonnay Crowd 04.29.2014

Is it red wine that's best for the heart and the waistline? A USDA study suggests you may want to switch to Chardonnay

A Wine Reminiscent of Love-Heart Candies and Strawberry Powdered Drink 04.29.2014

Two sommeliers take on 7 varieties of Franzia wine and crown the best box.

Are We Not Wine Picks? We Are Devo Wine Picks! 04.29.2014

Devo's Gerald Casale is starting a winery, 50 x 50, and reveals some of the wines that sing to him.

A Pain-Inducing, Arrow To The Heart Memory of a Wine 04.29.2014

The stars of Shark Tank do not have fond memories of dealing with James Martin, Founder of Copa Di Vino, the single-serve wine that comes...

Austrian White Wines or Guns N' Roses Songs? The Answer is Both 04.28.2014

An Austrian winemaker, Edwald Zweytick, is such a huge Guns N' Roses fan he named two white wines after them.

Celebrity Flying Winemakers Have Grapes Flown to Them 04.28.2014

British talk show host Graham Norton has Sauvignon Blanc grapes from New Zealand flown to him so he can crush them with his feet.

The Most Popular Wine Types in the US 04.28.2014

Clearly the "Anything But Chardonnay" crowd is a tiny minority, as its still king in the United States. But what styles are...

When Wines Become Like Tattoos 04.28.2014

What past wine-buying decisions would you, like a tattoo, proudly show to the world or cover up permanently in shame?

American Wine Story and the Making of A Winegrower 04.28.2014

A new documentary focuses on the American Wine Story and rediscovering life after trauma and tragedy.

A Grower Sparkling Wine Movement Gets Mobile in Oregon 04.25.2014

Will the Willamette Valley be awash in bubbles? Oregon's Radiant Sparkling Wine Company is putting wheels on methode Champenoise production.

This Mouth-Blown Decanter Blows Sweet Horn Music 04.25.2014

You've just got to see Riedel's horn decanter (empty of wine) played by three men in lederhosen.

The Wine Warriors Come Out to Play in Traverse City, Michigan 04.25.2014

Grand Traverse County, Michigan is home to many "Wine Warriors", who share the ups and downs of owning and running a winery...

Twitter Talk: Rocks, Volcanoes, and Pinot Noir with J Wrigley Vineyards 04.25.2014

J Wrigley Vineyards Owner and Winemaker John Wrigley talks Oregon Pinot Noir and lava flows.

Oak Barrels Are "Bullshit"? 04.25.2014

"Winemakers recognize that barrels are bullshit," says Flexcube Owner Peter Steer.

Twitter Talk: Karen MacNeil On The New Version of "The Wine Bible" 04.24.2014

When will the highly anticipated updated version of "The Wine Bible" be published. Karen MacNeil answers that question and more.

How to Save 95 Calories on Your Glass of Red Wine 04.24.2014

Counting calories when it comes to your wine as well as your food? There is a surprisingly broad disparity between some wines.

Coin-Flipping Monkeys to Replace Wine Experts as Competition Judges 04.24.2014

Are wine experts in danger of losing their exalted status as competition judges?

Your Coffee is No Longer Safe From Wine-Style Tasting Notes 04.24.2014

The flowery prose and laundry list of esoteric flavors now comes along with the caffeine in your coffee.

Is Your Wine Headed for the Honor Roll or Detention? 04.24.2014

Beverage Grades is a site that tests wine to let you know what's in it, from sugar to vitamins to pesticides.

The Oyster Or The Wine: Which Comes First? 04.23.2014

When pairing oysters and wine, do you sip or slurp first? A surprising method to get the classic duo working best together.

Is That Bottle of Wine on the Shelf Literally Talking to You? 04.23.2014

In an attempt to capture consumer attention while in a store, wine and other beverage bottles may start to "blink, beep, yell and...

89 or 90 Points: The Dividing Line Between The Life or Death of a Wine 04.23.2014

What's the toughest decision a wine critic has to make? Steve Heimoff has a candid answer that may surprise you.

Bristling Over Gendering Wine Feminine and Masculine 04.23.2014

Ever hear someone describe a wine as "feminine" or "masculine"? Why are we ascribing gender to fermented grape juice?

Spice Route: Extreme Viticulture in South Africa's Swartland 04.23.2014

South Africa's Swartland wine region, home of Spice Route Winery, is "an area of extreme viticulture where compromise can be...

A Robot That Pours Sparkling Wine Better Than a Sommelier 04.22.2014

Should sommeliers be worried? The FizzEYE robot is coming to pour the perfect glass of sparkling wine.

Faux, Faux, Faux: The Fakest of Fake Wines Do Not Fake Out Lafite Rothschild 04.22.2014

Bummer to buy 12 bottles of Château Lafite Rothschild from 1784 to 1906 and be told by the Domaine Director they are "faux, faux,...

How to Make a 1,000,000 Gallon Batch of Wine 04.22.2014

How do you make a giant batch of wine without screwing it up? Use one or more of the 70+ additives allowed by the US government.

Top 5 Comments on Eric Asimov's "Let Them Drink Yellow Tail" Post 04.22.2014

Eric Asimov states the job of a wine critic is to have a personal preference and point of view. Can you be objective? Readers respond.

Fascinated By Wine Tourism: Colin West of WineRam Productions 04.22.2014

Go beyond point-and-shoot, jargon talk-laden wine videos and discover a sense of outdoor adventure with Colin West of WineRam Productions.

Is Your 100 Point Wine Perfectly Beautiful or Beautifully Perfect? 04.21.2014

Robert Parker calls a 100 point wine "perfect" while Tom Wark would prefer "beautiful". Whose side are you on?

How to Have Better Conversations About Wine in Spanish 04.21.2014

How do you translate bud break, lees racking, and pumping over? Josefina Adriance's Spanish for the Wine Industry program can help.

The Cask Up To The Task? Andegavia Betting on Luxury Wine in a 3L Box 04.21.2014

Betting on high quality along with price, carbon savings of delivering wine via cask packaging, Andegavia is hoping to redefine wine in a...

Super Mario Brothers Theme Played on Wine Glasses is 5 Minutes of Joy 04.21.2014

Best use of wine glasses besides drinking from them? For playing the Super Mario Brothers theme. Dan Newbie, we salute your awesome work.

SpeakEasy: Luke Whittall, Wine Country BC 04.21.2014

Our SpeakEasy series of blogger interviews heads north to Canada. It's Frank Zappa and motorcycles with Luke Whittall of Wine Country BC.

From Reasonably Pleasant to Absolutely Ghastly: A Brewmaster Reviews Cheap Wines 04.18.2014

Would you taste and review Boone's Farm Blue Hawaiian Flavored Apple Wine Product? Summit Brewing Company Head Brewer Damian McConn did.

You Just Don't Understand: Do Wine Critics Need to Soak Up Culture? 04.18.2014

Do critics need to live in and around a place and to effectively write about its wines? Is cultural knowledge of a place essential?

The Second Cheapest Wine Thwarts Judgemental Snobs 04.18.2014

Snobby sommelier? Judgemental wine store employees? Get a bottle of Second Cheapest Wine.

Wines In Keg Stand For Combating an Industry Dirty Little Secret 04.18.2014

Jordan Kivelstadt of Free Flow Wines, seller of wine on tap, calls material waste "the dirty little secret of the wine industry."

Respekt: Wines That Follow Nature 04.18.2014

Fred Loimer talks about Respekt, which gathers winemakers together who are inspired by how biodynamics relates to quality wines.

An Awful Idea for a Wine Name 04.17.2014

It is doubtful, to say the least, that a wine called "Murder on My Mind" would ever receive label approval.

5 of the Best #grangegate Tweets 04.17.2014

"GrangeGate", involving a bottle of 1959 Penfolds Grange that an Australian politician forgot receiving as a gift, is taking...

Twitter Talk: Biodynamics and the Pinot Noir of Oregon's Youngberg Hill 04.17.2014

Youngberg Hill Owner/Winemaker Wayne Bailey talks biodynamics iin Oregon and the wine that started it all for him.

For Red Wine With Fish, Beaujolais Beckons 04.17.2014

You can say yes to red wine and fish, even Mexican and Asian cuisine, when it comes to Beaujolais. Pinot Noir fan? Check out Gamay

Twitter Talk: SommChat With Aurelio Montes of Kaiken Wines 04.16.2014

Winemaker Aurelio Montes of Kaiken Wines talked Malbec, Mendoza, and boxing (!) on SommChat. Some highlights from Twitter.

Nostalgia for a Non-Existent Time in California Wine 04.16.2014

Are people remembering the California wine of the 1970s with rose-colored glasses?

Mint, Aloe, and Lemongrass: Lotion, Shampoo, or Wine? 04.16.2014

Soothing properties of mint, aloe, and lemongrass. Perfect for lotion or shampoo. And also...wine? Arniston Bay Infusions add these flavors.

1959 Penfolds Grange: An Unmemorable 2,800 Dollar Wine 04.16.2014

Can you forget being gifted a bottle of Australia's most iconic wine, Penfolds Grange? The 1959 vintage, worth $2,800, proved unmemorable.

Herons Sommelier Hai Tran Talks Coravin Trials, Barolo, and Bourbon 04.16.2014

Herons sommelier Hai Tran talks about about rigorous Coravin testing, barbecued artichokes, and bourbon-sipping around Raleigh-Durham, NC.

How to Avoid Champagne Becoming Populated With Prosecco Bars 04.15.2014

What is needed to assure a long future for Champagne, one that dodges a fate of Prosecco bars displacing its presence in its own hometown?

Fracking the Finger Lakes and The Future of New York Wine 04.15.2014

What impact would fracking in New York have on its wine industry? Two Finger Lakes wineries are vehemently opposed to the idea.

2011 Napa Cabernet: Throwing a Wet Blanket on a Cold Year 04.15.2014

2011 was a chilly year for Napa Cabernet but not as cold as reader comments on Eric Asimov's reviews of the wines in The New York Times.

5 Views on Madeira: A Wine of Uncompromising Intensity 04.15.2014

The legendary fortified wine that's like no other, get to know Madeira. From pairing it with umami-laden dishes to memories of old...

Your Bland Living Room Decor Is Making Your Wine Taste Boring 04.15.2014

Why does your wine taste bland in the living room? Did you ever think it's because of your boring beige taste in decor?

2013 Bordeaux Vintage: Skeletal and Rasping or Charming and Pleasant? 04.14.2014

Think a post called "Top Ten Most Disappointing Wines of Bordeaux 2013" would be a bit severe? Is vintage critique become more...

Wine Ice Cream: Now With Champagne and Viagra 04.14.2014

Champagne and Viagra ice cream? "The Edible Inventor" Charlie Harry Francis created this concoction for an "A-list"...

Does Washington State Need an Iconic, Signature Wine Grape? 04.14.2014

Merlot, Syrah, Riesling, Cabernet? Does it matter if Washington State has no iconic, signature wine grape? Should it bet on blends?

A Chianti That Evokes Paradise City by Guns N' Roses 04.14.2014

Do you want to go where the grass is green and Chianti's pretty? Frescobaldi's Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina will take you home.

SpeakEasy: Fredric Koeppel, Bigger Than Your Head 04.14.2014

From Winnie-the-Pooh to 1929 Mouton Rothschild, Fredric Koeppel of Bigger Than Your Head talks about a life in writing on wine and beyond.

A Wine List With Nothing But Geek Goodies Shows Disdain for Customers 04.11.2014

Is it the prerogative of a sommelier to populate a wine list with nothing but esoteric picks? Or should there be more accessible wines, too?

Announcing The Perfect Bottle For British Wine Drinkers 04.11.2014

What does the typical wine drinker in the UK want in a bottle?

Pour Yourself a Glass of Wine From a Paint Can 04.11.2014

Wine from a bottle? Box? Yawn. Pour yourself a glass from a paint can.

Why Does Red Graves Taste Like Tannic Beaujolais? 04.11.2014

Varietal distinctness...is it dead? What does internationalization of wine style mean for the future of criticism?

Louisiana: Free The Wine Ice Cream! 04.11.2014

Banned under an "adulterated foods" statue, the fight to legalize wine-infused ice cream rages on in the Louisiana legislature.

Wine's Carbon Footprint Case Study: Shipping By Rail, Road, and Sea 04.10.2014

A British wine importer reports on how shipping by rail, road, and sea translates to a company's carbon footprint.

352 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Labels: 1964-2005 04.10.2014

Ridge Zinfandel fans, feast your eyes on the iconic labels of over 350 bottles from four decades-plus via slideshow.

KISS, Hall and Oates, and Paso Robles 04.10.2014

Paso Robles wine takes center stage at the 2014 induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Who Said It: Robert Parker or Robot Parker? 04.10.2014

Did Robert Parker say it? Or was it Robot Parker? Find out thanks to the folks at VinePair.

Maria Ponzi on Growing Up in the Vineyard and Pinot Noir Obsessions 04.10.2014

Maria Ponzi talks about breaking through the "boys club" mentality and growing up in the Wilamette Valley obsessed with Pinot...

Which Wines Would You Choose For The Judgement of Paris Sequel? 04.09.2014

The famous 1976 Judgement of Paris wine tasting is being recreated. Which wines from France and California would you choose?

Lambrusco Love: 5 Writers Who Champion A Supremely Food-Friendly Wine 04.09.2014

Lambrusco is fresh, fizzy, fun and is the best red wine for pizza.

Where to Find Moscato d'Asti, Robert Parker, and Savanna Samson Together 04.09.2014

What do these three things have in common? Wine Searcher has the answer.

2013 En Primeur: Irreversible Damage to Bordeaux? 04.09.2014

What does Bordeaux have to do to recover from the 2013 en primeur debacle? Can it?

Yes, Wine Critics Have Personal Style Preferences 04.09.2014

Jamie Goode versus James Molesworth on the objectivity of wine criticism. Should personal style preferences influence scores?

Mandatory Ingredient Labeling of Wine: The Beethoven Case 04.08.2014

Was it lead added to cheap wine that caused Beethoven's hearing loss? Talk about an argument for mandatory ingredient labeling.

Portugal Now: Master Sommelier Keith Goldston Makes The Case 04.08.2014

Want to experience the wines of Portugal? Master Sommelier Keith Goldston is a fantastic guide for your journey.

The Future of Crimean Wine: 5 Views 04.08.2014

After annexation by Russia, what does the future hold for the Crimean wine industry? Learn more via five perspectives.

Can A Wine Be Too Unfiltered? 04.08.2014

Many wines state "unfined and unfiltered". But Vega Sicilia is recalling 500,000 bottles of 2009 Pintia for having too much...

How to Sell 600 Million Bottles of Wine in 20 Years 04.08.2014

What untapped market could translate into 600 million more bottles of wine sold in the United States over the next 20 years?

Chemical Soup, Chelators, and The Fight Against Wine Oxidation 04.07.2014

Would you be into having chelators in your wine to prevent oxidation? And what exactly are chelators? Are they safe?

Fortify Your Burger With The Wine Known as Commotion Lotion 04.07.2014

A fortified wine made by Benedictine Monks, Buckfast Tonic Wine, has made its way into the culinary world. Check out the Bucky burger.

The Greatest Progress Made in Oenology in the Last 50 Years 04.07.2014

What's the greatest achievement in the last half century when it comes to winemaking? A surprising answer from Champagne's Bruno Paillard.

The UK: Sucking in Cheap Wine 04.07.2014

Got tanks of wine to empty before the next harvest? Send it to the UK; they love their cheap stuff.

SpeakEasy: Madeline Puckette, Wine Folly 04.07.2014

Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly talks about her inspiration (and Wes Anderson's bathroom) in our series of blogger interviews, SpeakEasy.

Watch How Wine Consumption Rises or Falls in 50 States 1994-2011 04.04.2014

This cool animated GIF lets you watch how consumption of wine by each of the 50 states rises (or falls) from 1994 to 2011.

Corkscrews Not Shoes When Opening a Bottle of Wine 04.04.2014

Unless you like shattered glass, gushing blood, and emergency room visits, skip the trick of opening a wine bottle with a shoe.

Wine Critics and The Con and Sham of Bordeaux En Primeur 04.04.2014

Regarding en primeur, do wine critics rating barrel samples make Bordeaux pricing a con and sham? Tim Atkin and Neal Martin debate.

Are You a Sacred or Profane Wine Lover? Consult the Semiotic Square 04.04.2014

What type of wine lover are you? A semiotic square created by Squadrati will reveal all.

Do Old Vines Sell Wines? 04.04.2014

What does "old vines" mean on a wine label to a consumer and does it have any impact on sales?

Hygieno-Moralisim, Technocrats, and Wine's Worst Enemy 04.03.2014

What is behind the startling drop of wine consumption in France? Is it a positive or negative development culturally?

The Life of a 4th Century A.D. Egyptian Vineyard Guard 04.03.2014

Guarding an Egyptian vineyard 17 centuries ago was fraught with difficulties and dangers.

The Number of Winemaker Decisions Between Blossom and Bottle 04.03.2014

What is the over/under on how many decisions a winemaker is faced with between the blossoming vine and bottled wine?

Twitter Talk: Riding with the Rhone Rangers 04.03.2014

Experience California Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Counoise with the Rhone Rangers.

Chris Blandy on Madeira, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Fishing Boats 04.03.2014

Madeira Wine Company CEO Chris Blandy talks about Madeira and memory. And curry.

Wine Sells...But Who's Buying? Megadeth Fans 04.02.2014

Dave Mustaine of legendary metal band Megadeth “Symphony Interrupted” Cabernet Sauvignon is a hit.

Champagne: Is the Flute a Fraud? 04.02.2014

What's with all the hating on the Champagne flute?

Robot News: How to Become a Billionaire via Grape Harvesting 04.02.2014

The vine-pruning robot named Wall-Ye-France made quite an impression during a recent demonstration in a Willamette Valley vineyard.

Twitter Talk: Savoring Wine From Santorini 04.02.2014

Discover the unique history of wine from Santorini and the indigenous Assyrtiko grape with Koutsoyiannopoulos Winery and Hatzidakis Winery.

Video: How to Harvest Your Own Cork in Sardinia 04.02.2014

Head to Sardinia to find out how cork is harvested from trees. Warning: it's sweaty, backbreaking manual labor involving an axe.

5 Requirements for a Great Red Bordeaux Vintage 04.01.2014

What has to happen in Bordeaux to get a great red wine vintage? The Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences of Bordeaux University explains.

A Dry Future for Sauternes? 04.01.2014

Is dry white wine the future of the Sauternes region? And will it be labeled something other than Bordeaux Blanc?

5 Comments in Defense of $150 Corkage Fee at Per Se 04.01.2014

Is the $150 corkage fee at Thomas Keller's Per Se and French Laundry outrageous? Depends on who you ask.

Five Oregon Vineyards with Grand Cru Potential 04.01.2014

With more and more winemakers from Burgundy arriving in Oregon, can vineyards there achieve a Grand Cru status?

Enjoy a 200 Dollar Bottle of Ripple 04.01.2014

Burgundy, Bordeaux, Napa? How about spending two hundred dollars on a bottle of Ripple wine?

Champagne: Goodby Zero Dosage, Hello Low Cal? 03.31.2014

Whether you call it zero dosage, ultra brut, or brut nature, marketers would like you to call it "low cal" or...

Twitter Talk: 20 Recommended Wines from Taste Washington 2014 03.31.2014

Old favorites and new discoveries are among the 20 Washington State wines that got raves via Twitter at Taste Washington 2014.

Bears are 100 Points on Honey-Kissed Semillon, Soft Tannins of Merlot 03.31.2014

What grapes do bears prefer? And how do you keep them out of the vineyard? Nicolas Morlet or Peter Michael Winery explains.

News

From Smoked Meat to Wet Dog: Brettanomyces in Wine 03.31.2014

Do brettanomyces yeasts in wine just contribute flawed flavors? Or pleasant ones as well?

How to Make the Fine Wine Power 100 03.31.2014

Do you need the top terroir and technology? A hotshot winemaker? Turns out the name you choose can stack the odds in your favor.

Taste Washington: 4 Conversations With Washington State Winemakers 03.28.2014

Whether attending Washington's biggest wine event, Taste Washington, or not, get to know the wines from interviews with four winemakers.

This Has To Be The Worst Review For a Wine Ever 03.28.2014

Worst wine review ever? Find out about a Pinot Noir that a review found extremely...disappointing.

Upright Merlot: Washington State's Efeste Stands Up To Sideways 03.28.2014

Merlot fights back! Thanks to Efeste in Washington State, this grape is Upright again. Winemaker Peter Devison shares the story.

Wine Consumption: District of Columbia Outdrinks 7 States Combined 03.28.2014

To sell wine in Washington, D.C. is the life, no? The nation's capital leads the United States in per capita consumption

Logotype, Robert Parker, and Rejection 03.28.2014

Graphic design and the world's most famous wine critic collide. The result, unfortunately, is rejection.

What Pants Go With This Chianti? 03.27.2014

Spilling red wine on a white jacket is usually a disaster. Except when its intentionally dyed with Chianti. Would you buy one?

How About A Glass of Dry-Hopped Chardonnay? 03.27.2014

In the ultimate in beer and wine collaboration, New Jersey's Valenzano Winery has created a dry-hopped Chardonnay, Bine & Vine.

NZ Sauvignon Blanc Shortage Leads to Imports from Chile, South Africa 03.27.2014

New Zealand's wineries, faces with shortfalls of their signature Sauvignon Blanc grape, are turning to other countries for supply.

What's the Over/Under on How Many Wines A Critic Tastes Per Day? 03.27.2014

Is there a magic number for wine critics when it comes to how much they taste per day before their work becomes less effective?

California Drought: Recognize Farmer Stress 03.27.2014

Instead of focusing on grapevine stress from drought, lets talk about the levels of stress for the farmers fighting for their livelihood.

The Ultimate Napa and Sonoma Maps For Your Home 03.26.2014

Pop Chart Labs has created maps for Sonoma and Napa that wine geeks will want to mount on their walls and stare at forever. Check them out!

A Fantastic Wine Bar in Beaune: La Dilettante 03.26.2014

The next time you're in Beaune and looking for a wine bar to wile away an afternoon (or evening), check out La Dilettante.

Brain Scans, Pricey Wine, and The Psychology of Taste 03.26.2014

A fascinating video on wine and the psychology of taste featuring Director of Cornell University's Food and Brand Lab Dr. Brian Wansink,

Do You Care if Your Wines Are Non-GMO Certified? 03.26.2014

The battle over GMO labeling for food has moved into wine Now wines are being certified non-GMO. Find out

What Wine for Flank Steak and Wild Rice Roulades? 03.26.2014

Flank steak and wild rice roulade recipe. With soy, balsamic, Worcestershire sauce, brussels sprouts, and goat cheese, what wine to pair?

6 Months and $500,000: Eataly's Sentence 03.25.2014

Eataly, the popular New York City Italian market, had the hammer dropped on them by the New York State Liquor Authority.

Nobody Puts California Wine in a Corner 03.25.2014

Tim Fish of Wine Spectator is tired of the wines of California being a whipping boy.

The Nespresso of Wine? 03.25.2014

Are you game for French wines from the Corbières AOC that come in a can?

50 Years of Hearty Burgundy Not Being Burgundy 03.25.2014

True Burgundy fans cringe at the name, but Gallo's Hearty Burgundy is "arguably the beverage that turned on the average American to...

The Art of Living: Pairing The Food and Wine of Provence 03.25.2014

Longing for Provence? Experience Provençal history, culture, food, and wine via a new book by François Millo and Viktorija Todorovska.

Would You Pick a Restaurant on Its Wine List First, Food Second? 03.24.2014

Is wine the most important factor when choosing a restaurant, even more than its food?

The Sitting Disease Versus Healthy Wine Tasting Room Sales 03.24.2014

Does having customers sitting versus standing make a difference when it comes to wine tasting room sales?

Recipe: Vegetarian Broccoli Rabe Pizza 03.24.2014

Don't be shy about making pizza pie! Get a recipe for a vegetarian broccoli rabe pizza from Ruth Gresser's book, Kitchen Workshop: Pizza.

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Gamay in the Gorge: Washington State's Memaloose Winery 03.24.2014

Gamay in Washington State? Yes. Winemaker Brian McCormick of Memaloose Winery talk about growing the grape in the Columbia Gorge AVA.

SpeakEasy: Ben Carter of Benito’s Wine Reviews 03.24.2014

In our latest edition of SpeakEasy, we catch up with Ben Carter of Benito's Wine Reviews.

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Oak Barrels and the Intimacy of Wine: The Story of Seguin Moreau 03.21.2014

An interview with Marc Plantagenêt, Operations Director at Seguin Moreau, an oak barrel producer that supplies wineries all over the world.

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Pouilly-Fuissé, Noble Rot, and Foie Gras 03.20.2014

Pouilly-Fuissé surprises in two ways: a botrytis-affected example and an old-vine bottling surprisingly paired with foie gras.

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Clos de Vougeot: Three Decades of Grand Cru Burgundy 03.19.2014

A tasting of Clos de Vougeot from three decades highlights wines of diversity and character from one of Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards.

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'07 Chablis to '83 Citroën 2CV: Talking Vintage with Eric Szablowski 03.18.2014

An unique perspective of Chablis delivered from behind the wheel of an '83 Citroën 2CV. Ride along with Eric Szablowski of Au Coeur du Vin.

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A Walk Through The Grand Cru Vineyards of Chablis 03.17.2014

A perfectly blue sky makes a stroll in and around the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis obligatory.

SpeakEasy: Pamela Heiligenthal, Enobytes 03.17.2014

Pamela Heiligenthal of Enobytes on wine, wine apps, and a wine professional’s wackiest day of the year.

Terroir: Slope, Soil, Sun, Ego? 03.14.2014

You may know all the natural elements that contributed to a wine having a sense of place. But how much does ego contribute to terroir?

Less Iron Ore, More Australian Wine In China 03.14.2014

While Bordeaux gets all the publicity when it comes to China, Australian wine is getting a foothold in the market. How?

Soil is Sexy: 5 Views on the Connection Between Wine and Dirt 03.14.2014

Call it terroir, but what is the connection between what's in the ground and your glass? Get the skinny on soil.

Twitter Talk: Austria's Carnuntum Region with Weingut Artner 03.14.2014

A lesser-known region of Austria, learn about Carnutum through one of its wineries, Weingut Artner.

Sommelier Dane Campbell of The Musket Room on New Zealand Wine 03.14.2014

What's hot in New Zealand wine beyond Sauvignon Blanc? Sommelier Dane Campbell of New York City's The Musket Room answers.

How to Get Four Harvests in a Season 03.13.2014

You've seen in in salads and also in teas. Time to check out the story of dandelion wine unfolding at California's Murrieta Wine Field.

The End of "Domestic" Wine? 03.13.2014

When describing wines produced in the United States, does calling them "domestic" rub you the wrong way like it does Calera's...

The $300 Wine Glass That's Astoundingly Designed 03.13.2014

You've got to see this wine glass to believe it. How does it hold a bottle's worth of liquid and not keel over? How does it not overflow...

How Much Money Can You Make Selling Wine? 03.13.2014

Want to sell wine for a living? Here's what you can expect to make as a sales representative working for a wine and spirits importer.

Know Thy Enemy: 10 Vineyard Insect Pests 03.13.2014

A small sampling of some of the enemies of the grape you'll find listed in the Third Edition of Grape Pest Management

If Millennials Want Authenticity in Wine, What Do Gen X, Boomers Want? 03.12.2014

Is what Millennials want when it comes to wine really all that different than what other living generations want?

Vermouth Views: 5 Takes on New American Styles 03.12.2014

The tradition of Vermouth production in Europe is gaining hold in the United States. Check out these exciting American takes on the...

The Top Terroir in Tolkien's Tales 03.12.2014

What is the top spot in all of Middle-earth for growing grapes for the production of wine?

Does Cork Signify Higher Quality Wine To US Consumers? 03.12.2014

Though the acceptance of screw caps continues to grow, when it comes down to it is a wine sealed with a cork still perceived to be higher...

5 Reader Reactions to Eric Asimov's Wine School 03.12.2014

New York Times Wine Critic Eric Asimov has launched an online wine school. Reactions range from giddy anticipation to indignation over...

What is the Terroir of San Francisco? 03.11.2014

Grapes from San Francisco's first vineyards since the 1906 earthquake will ready to harvest in 2016. What will the restulting Pinot Noir...

Rosé All Year Long with Dan Beekley of Portland's Remedy Wine Bar 03.11.2014

Enjoy rosé wine year-round and pair it with this grilled boneless leg of lamb recipe from Portland, Oregon's Remedy Wine Bar.

Oak Barrel? How About an Oak Bottle? 03.11.2014

Don't have your oaking decisions solely in the hands of a winemaker among his or her barrels. Get an oak bottle!

Putting Terroir in the Tank, Literally 03.11.2014

Concrete tanks, especially egg-shaped ones, are all the rage for fermenting wine. But what effect would vineyard dirt have when it's part...

5 Wine Tips From Food and Wine's 2014 Sommeliers of the Year 03.11.2014

From the best BYOB in NYC to lying about your birth year if it's a lousy vintage, 2014's Sommeliers of the Year, as chosen by Food &...

How to Drink Champagne Like Bill Murray 03.10.2014

Take notes: Bill Murray shares his secrets for Champagne drinking. They involve a lot of ice and a lot of bottles.

Who Made The World's First Rosé Champagne? 03.10.2014

250 years ago, what Champagne house found evidence to support its claim of being the first to produce a rosé?

Do Tasting Notes Hurt Tasting Room Sales? 03.10.2014

"Notes of peach and lychee." Do these descriptors actually detract from wine sales in the tasting room?

Cooking With Sherry and Charcutería 03.10.2014

In the new cookbook from Jeffrey Weiss, Charcutería: The Soul of Spain, you can discover why you should be cooking with sherry, red wine...

SpeakEasy: Elaine Chukan Brown, Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews 03.10.2014

Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews on getting personal in her blog, drawing comics and wine labels, and what's in her fridge.

Anti-Hail Rockets, ARELFA, and Burgundy 03.07.2014

Hail has devastated vineyards in Burgundy with more regularity over the past decade-plus, and now the region is turning to technology to...

Oil, Gold, S&P 500? Put Your Money in Wine 03.07.2014

An Italians Super Tuscan wine, Ornellaia, is outperforming the stalwarts of traditional investment.

The Country Where They Drink 74 Liters of Wine Per Person A Year 03.07.2014

Luxembourg is number two on the list of per capita wine consumption, but what country drinks an extra 18 liters per year?

Out in the Vineyard: Celebrating Wine and The LGBT Community 03.07.2014

Mark Vogler of Out in the Vineyard, a Sonoma-based wine tourism company, talks about the LGBT community in the wine industry and wine...

Why Can a $15 Wine Taste Better Than a $50? Christy Canterbury MW Answers 03.07.2014

Find out how you can get a chance to chat with Christy Canterbury MW and ask her why you might prefer a $15 wine over a $50 one. And more.

A Dragon-Themed Instant Wine Cellar 03.06.2014

Christie's is courting China with a dragon-themed instant wine cellar, featuring named lots: Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin. What wines will...

Saint-Émilion: Parking Lots, Patronage, and Profit in Bordeaux 03.06.2014

Saint-Émilion is akin to the American TV show "Dallas", according to French journalist Isabelle Saporta. Her book, Vino...

High School Terroir 03.06.2014

California's Middletown High School is getting a vineyard, thanks to a state government grant.

Showing the Lemberger Love: Kiona Vineyards and Winery 03.06.2014

If you haven't tried Lemberger from Washington State, you're missing out on one of the best pizza and BBQ wines! JJ Williams of Kiona...

Settling on Scores: Hedges Family Estate and Wine Spectator 03.06.2014

Christophe Hedges of Hedges Family Estate expresses his displeasure at publications scoring his wines. Harvey Steiman of Wine Spectator...

Meet The 2 Million Dollar Bottle of Champagne 03.05.2014

The most expensive bottle of Champagne in the world is really expensive. Meet the Goût de Diamants.

How Did The Barossa Valley Get Its Name? 03.05.2014

Australia's Barossa Valley is a wine region famous for Shiraz. So what does Cadiz, Spain have to do with origin of its name?

Can We Accelerate the Aging of Wine Without Harming It? 03.05.2014

Can the combination of science and military technology help us enjoy the wines in our cellar sooner rather than later? Pulsed Electric...

How $500,000 of Wine Goes Down The Drain 03.05.2014

In South Australia, how $500,000 of wine went literally down the drain

Elena Walch Discusses The Distinct Red and White Wines of Alto Adige 03.05.2014

From Gewürztaminer to Lagrein, blends and Bordeaux grapes, Elena Walch discusses the diversity of Alto Adige.

Wine, Pesticides, and Low Sperm Count 03.04.2014

It's not the wine men drink but rather the pesticides vineyard workers are exposed to that could be causing low sperm counts in French men.

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Exploring Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc and Oysters 03.04.2014

How many California wineries are making 5 Sauvignon Blancs? Explore Matanzas Creek Winery with Winemaker Marcia Monahan. With a side of...

Santorini: 7 Views of Assyrtiko 03.04.2014

You need to check out the white wines of the Greek Island of Santorini made from the Assyrtiko grape.

Do Wines Taste Better When Chosen By Others? 03.04.2014

Discussing the role of a sommelier, are we more apt to enjoy a wine selected by someone else?

Mustard-Braised Lettuce and Pork Chops 03.04.2014

Braised lettuce? Try this recipe with a creamy mustard sauce and pork chops thanks to Amy Pennington's Fresh Pantry series.

Linking The Origins of Civilization and Fermenting Grapes 03.03.2014

Professor Lee Rogers Berger is a paleoanthropologist who has some thoughts in the link between our quest for wine and the dawn of...

Is The "Single-Most Terroir-Driven AVA in the US" On Its Way? 03.03.2014

The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater American Viticultural Area just might be king when it comes to terroir in the United States,...

Is The Distinctive Story of Champagne Being Told With Enough Volume? 03.03.2014

The story of Champagne, the place and the wine, is a distinct one. But is it being told loud enough?

SpeakEasy: Melanie Ofenloch, The Dallas Wine Chick 03.03.2014

In our new SpeakEasy series, we engage in an easygoing chat with notable bloggers. Starting off by talking inspirations and...

The Future of Oregon Sparkling Wine 03.03.2014

Getting the inside scoop on Oregon wine, specifically sparkling and Pinot Noir, from Winemaker Alex Sokol Blosser.

How to Turn Wine Corks into Marilyn Monroe 02.28.2014

Send all your wine corks to Artist Conrad Englehardt and watch a video to see what he turns them into. Like a portrait of Marilyn Monroe

Anima Negra: Getting to Know Callet and Mallorca 02.28.2014

Get introduced to the wines of Mallorca and the Callet grape from Anima Negra Owner and Winemaker Miquelàngel Cerdà.

Video: Idaho Is More Than Just Wine 02.28.2014

Watch a video that shows the Idaho Wine Commission has a sense of humor, and get comments about the industry from the commission's...

How Many Hours Do You Have to Work to Buy A Bottle of Wine? 02.28.2014

You may want to start applying for a job in Luxembourg, considering the low amount of time you have to work to afford a bottle of wine.

Understanding Gran Selezione: The New Top Wine of Chianti Classico 02.28.2014

How is Grand Selezione different from Chianti Classico Riserva? Where does it belong among the great red wines of Tuscany?

The Top 10 Toughest Exams: Master Sommelier is Number One 02.27.2014

Next time you see a Master Sommelier, let them know that they passed the toughest exam in the world.

Minnesota Wine: The Grapes That Don't Mind The Cold 02.27.2014

Too cold to grow grapes for wine in Minnesota? Nope. The University of Minnesota has developed varities that can survive below-zero weather.

Syncline Wines: Getting To Know The Columbia Gorge 02.27.2014

Explore the scenic Columbia Gorge with James Mantone of Syncline Wine. This surprising wine region of Oregon and Washington does...

How Yeast Can Help Make Lower Alcohol Wine 02.27.2014

The world is getting warmer, grapes are getting riper, and alcohol levels in wine are rising. Can yeast help?

Is Wine Bottled Poetry? A Poet Responds 02.27.2014

Robert Louis Stevenson famously claimed "wine is bottled poetry." Poet Christopher Watkins, who also works for Ridge Vineyards,...

The Link Between The Root and The Rock: Biodynamics at Lapostolle 02.26.2014

A conversation with Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle about biodynamics, Chile, and the wines of Lapostolle.

What Information Do You Want on the Back Label of a Wine? 02.26.2014

Tasting notes? Food pairings? Technical data? Crossword puzzle? What is most appealing to you on the back label of a wine?

Are Bordeaux Wineries Taking Advantage of a Tax Loophole? 02.26.2014

Is a tax exemption meant for small farmers being exploited by Bordeaux chateaux owned by large companies?

The Bacteria to Thank for More Flavor and Aroma in Wine 02.26.2014

When it comes to microbes, it's not just yeast that brings flavor and aroma to your wine. Meet Oenococcus oeni, your new favorite bacteria.

Exploring Idaho's Snake River Valley With Indian Creek Winery 02.26.2014

Get to know Idaho's wine country, and its Snake River Valley AVA, thanks to Tammy Stowe McClure at Indian Creek Winery.

Image: How Drought is Affecting Cover Crops in St. Helena Vineyards 02.25.2014

Drought is having an impact on cover crops in Napa. How will this affect the vines and grapes from now until harvest?

5 Top Comments on Wine Blogs Regarding Robert Parker's Keynote 02.25.2014

Bloggers are weighing in on Robert Parker's keynote address at the Wine Writers Symposium in Napa Valley. What reaction did their...

The People and Stories from a Memorable Open That Bottle Night 2014 02.25.2014

Dorothy J. Gaiter, founder of Open That Bottle Night along with her husband John Brecher, recounts memorable bottles, and stories, shared...

The Creme de La Crema 02.25.2014

Details of a trademark dispute between Jackson Family Estates La Crema and Diageo's Crème de Lys.

Sommelier Steven Grubbs on James Beard, Unreal Sherry, Deathcrush 02.25.2014

Steven Grubbs is the Sommelier at Five & Ten, a James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program. He talks about The...

Wines We Hate: Do "Palates Matter Less Than Our Perspectives"? 02.24.2014

Will we eventually learn to love the wines we hate as our perspective changes over time? Frank Bruni, discussing food, will get you...

Winking Owl: Reviews of an Under $3 Wine 02.24.2014

Winking Owl, a wine exclusive to the Aldi grocery store chain and make by Gallo is under $3. So how does it taste?

5 Reasons To Discover Wines of the Canary Islands 02.24.2014

The unique wine culture of the Canary Islands is defined by ancient vines, unfamiliar grapes, and dramatic landscapes.

Twitter Talk: The Best of Open That Bottle Night 2014 02.24.2014

The best bottles, sentiment, and sediment from Open That Bottle Night 2014 via Twitter.

Coravin Inventor Greg Lambrecht Talks Technology, Price, and Hermitage 02.24.2014

Coravin Inventor Greg Lambrecht talks technology and wine, responds to criticism about price, and shares thoughts on a bottle of Hermitage.

5 Reasons Why Wine Tastes Different Up In An Airplane 02.21.2014

It's not just the selection that the airlines offer. Altitude affects the how you perceive a wine when you're thousands of feet in the...

Cleveland Wine Bar Accepts Digital Bitcoin as Payment 02.21.2014

No need for cash or credit. Cleveland wine bar The Wine Spot is accepting bitcoin as payment.

Wine of the Week: NV Roederer Estate Brut 02.21.2014

A California sparkling wine with a French pedigree: NV Roederer Estate Brut

Open That Bottle Night is February 22nd 02.21.2014

A reminder to stop postponing opening a bottle of wine until a "special" occasion. Brush off the dust and open that bottle!

From Australia to France: Talking With Winemaker Mark Haisma 02.21.2014

Winemaker Mark Haisma reveals how you make the transition from working at Australia's Yarra Yering to Burgundy.

Do You Really Want To Know How Many Calories Are In Your Wine? 02.20.2014

Most people don't know how many calories are in their wine. Do they really want to know or is ignorance bliss?

Adding Riesling, Sangiovese, Syrah to Your Beer 02.20.2014

Breweries and wineries are working together in Washington State. What is the result of this collaboration?

Pairing Wine With A 1,000 Egg and Wild Asparagus Frittata 02.20.2014

It takes one thousand eggs, 66 pounds of wild asparagus, and a six and a half foot-wide pan to make this frittata. But what do you drink?

Is Refusing to Spray Your Vines With Chemicals a Crime? 02.20.2014

Should a grape grower who tends his vines organically face a fine or jail time for refusing to spray his vines with chemicals?

Restaurant Wine List Help: 5 Expert Views 02.20.2014

Are you terror-struck when it comes to navigating a wine list at a restaurant? Fear not. Here are 5 views to ease your worried mind and...

What is the State Wine of Oklahoma? 02.19.2014

Oklahoma is looking to create a red and white blend that can be the wines served at state functions.

Are Blends Better Than Single Vineyard and Grape Wines? 02.19.2014

Is a full orchestra better than a violin solo? Thoughts on whether blending a wine from multiple grapes and sites makes the best wine.

Twitter Talk: Robert Parker at the Wine Writers Symposium 02.19.2014

Giving the keynote at the Wine Writers Symposium, would Robert M. Parker Jr. address his critics?

An Italian White Wine Made By Prisoners 02.19.2014

A project between a Tuscan winery, Frescobaldi, and a prison on the island of Gorgona is producing a fine Italians white wine.

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Staking a Livelihood on Oregon Riesling: Trisaetum 02.19.2014

Who makes more than one, let alone up to 11 Oregon Rieslings a year? The story of Trisaetum in the Willamette Valley

Alto Adige: Comparing Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco 02.18.2014

What is the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco? Help comes from Colterenzio Winery in Alto Adige.

Napa Valley: Defining Rutherford Dust 02.18.2014

"Rutherford dust" is a descriptor applied to the taste of wines from this part of Napa. But what does it really mean?

5 Responses to Robert Parker's Anti-Obscure Wine Rant 02.18.2014

World-famous wine critic Robert Parker made waves when he chastised those who champion obscure grapes and wines and ignore the classics.

How Old is an "Old Vine"? 02.18.2014

You may see "old vine" or "old vines" on a wine label. But how many years of age makes a vine old?

Valle de Guadalupe: Get A Taste of Baja Peninsula Wine Country 02.18.2014

Learn why you should have Mexico's Baja Peninsula, and the Valle de Guadalupe wine region, on your radar.

Twitter Talk: Who Are The "Too Cool For School" Sommeliers? 02.17.2014

On Twitter, The New York Times' Eric Asimov and Wine Spectator's James Molesworth agree to disagree on sommelier attitudes.

Bandit Versus Bandita 02.17.2014

A trademark dispute pits Rebel Wine Co and Sutter Home Winery versus Louis/Dressner Selections.

Austrian Wines: Grüner Veltliner and Beyond 02.17.2014

There's more to Austrian wines than just inexpensive Grüner Veltliner. Explore the ageworthy side of Grüner and the red wines, too.

Finding Love in the Supermarket Wine Aisle 02.17.2014

If you needed any more reason to drink wine, making a last-minute stop at the supermarket for a bottle may lead to love.

Selecting the World's 20 Best Red Wines 02.17.2014

How do you pick the top 20 red wines from around the world? Ask Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji.

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5 Profound Wines and One That's Just Likeable 02.14.2014

What does it mean to call a wine "profound"? Steve Heimoff has got us thinking.

In Bordeaux, A Lafite to the Finish With Lafitte 02.14.2014

World-famous Chateau Lafite Rothschild wants Chateau Lafitte to change it's name. The legal battle rages from Bordeaux to China.

Your Brain Prefers Expensive Wine 02.14.2014

You may rate a wine higher if you're told it's more expensive, but what does your brain think?

Wine of the Week: Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2011 02.14.2014

The definition of a "go-to" red wine, the Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti is asking you to immediately order a pizza.

Talking Beer and Burgundy With Austin Sommelier Vilma Mazaite 02.14.2014

Sommelier Vilma Mazaite of Austin's LaV talks Texas wine, beer, Burgundy, and Austria.

The Time Astronauts Almost Sipped Sherry in Outer Space 02.13.2014

There could have been sherry on the Skylab space station.

Is A 20 Dollar White Wine More Complex Than a Red? 02.13.2014

Bill Ward contends "It's generally easier to find complexity in white wines under $20 than it is with reds."

Who Cares About Vintages? 02.13.2014

Do most wine consumers really care about vintages? Tom Stevenson, in his book "Buy The Right Wine Every Time," says no.

Is Your Rosé Champagne Smooth Enough? 02.13.2014

Canard-Duchêne releases a rosé Champagne that they prefer to call "smooth" rather than "sweet".

Do Successful Wines Start from Blogs and Sommeliers? 02.13.2014

"Any successful wine starts this way now: from the blogs and sommeliers." Do you agree? Read about this statement in the...

Top 5 Comments on Eric Asimov's "Why Can't You Find That Wine?" 02.12.2014

The New York Times Wine Critic, Eric Asimov, often gets asked by readers why they can't find his recommended wines. He answers, readers...

Who Is Drinking The Most Italian Wine? 02.12.2014

Surprisingly, it's not the Italians drinking the most Italian wine.

How A Master Sommelier Can Help You on Valentine's Day 02.12.2014

If you're especially nervous about ordering wine on Valentine's Day, fear not, as a Master Sommelier is here to help.

Big Table Farm Pinot Gris: Orange You Glad? 02.12.2014

From a brown bottle emerges an orange wine: Oregon's Big Table Farm Pinot Gris.

Greg Harrington of Gramercy Cellars Talks Mourvèdre 02.11.2014

Is it time to get excited about Mourvèdre from Washington State? Greg Harrington of Gramercy Cellars answers in the affirmative.

A Prime Minister's Review of 1961 Chateau Margaux 02.11.2014

What did Margaret Thatcher think of the 1961 Chateau Margaux? The tasting notes from the cellar at 10 Downing Street have been released.

Wine, Romance, and the Coravin 02.11.2014

What happens when the romantic trappings of the culture of wine meet technological innovation?

Is Moscato Slowing Down? 02.11.2014

Are we looking at a "tidal wave" of Moscato from California?

How to Interview a Winemaker via Text Message 02.11.2014

Garnet Vineyards Winemaker Alison Crowe gets interviewed via text message. Can this format make wine less stuffy and intimidating?

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Madeira With Sushi and Other Surprises About a Unique Wine 02.11.2014

Why Madeira, the wine and the place, deserves your attention as a wine drinker and traveler.

Stuffed Eggplant Paired with Loire Valley Cabernet Franc 02.10.2014

Enjoy the earthiness of eggplant well-complimented by Cabernet Franc from Chinon in France's Loire Valley.

A Sparkling Italian Wine Made From Wildbacher 02.10.2014

Discover the rare Wildbacher grape in the form of a sparkling Italian wine, Tenuta Col Sandago's rosé.

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Putting the Whole Shebang in a Non-Vintage Blend 02.10.2014

Does vintage matter? Not when you can blend a whole bunch of juicy grapes into an easy-drinking duo of bargain wines. Check out Shebang!

Chateau de Cayrou Cahors: Age and Youth in Decades-Old Wine 02.10.2014

Two Malbec-based Cahors from Chateau de Cayrou from the 1980s surprise with a mature yet exciting profile.

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How Does an Opera Singer Become a Sommelier? 02.10.2014

Sommelier Jessica Certo reveals how one bottle changed the path of her career.

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