Drinking the blues
If you haven’t tasted blueberry wines from Florida’s Whispering Oaks Winery, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Don’t let anyone…
A sweet combination
Wine and chocolate can be a match made in heaven when they are right for each other. When dark chocolate…
Warm up with Rhône Valley wines
Soups and stews are on more menus as temperatures drop, so pair those comfort foods with a ‘winter warmer’: Rhône-style…
Gifts for wine lovers
Accessories can make this a vintage year. The perfect gift for a wine lover doesn’t have to be a…
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…
