A cornucopia of ideas
For Thanksgiving, serve wines that won’t overwhelm your palate or your wallet. Thanksgiving menus stay pretty much the same…
Hungary’s winemaking renaissance
Two World Wars and 40 years of communist rule decimated Hungary’s renowned wine industry, but today’s producers are restoring the…
The Flavors of Sagrantino
The “Green Heart of Italy” is awash with red vineyards this month as Umbria’s indigenous Sagrantino grapes ripen to produce…
Crafty cocktails
The old fashioned is not old-fashioned any longer—cocktails are making a hot comeback. Even wine lovers can’t ignore the numbers:…
Hooked
Think outside the Chardonnay box when selecting wines to pair with seafood—different varietals can enhance the flavors of both the…
Poolside with pinot grigio
Food-friendly and inexpensive, pinot grigio is a refreshing summer wine choice. Not so long ago when you ordered a glass of white…
Well balanced
Mothers and daughters often cook together and share common interests, but how many make wine together? The mother-daughter team at…
Napa Valley: Open for business
Napa Valley rises from the ashes of last October’s wildfires to rebuild stronger and better. The scorched scenes of California’s…
Battle of the red blends
Napa Valley vs. Bordeaux: The winner of a recent blind tasting might just surprise oenophiles who are on the lookout…
Sisters of the vine
Raised on opposite sides of the world, the McBride sisters discovered each other and their mutual love of wine—they’re the…
