 |
|
|
|
Below you will find interesting articles and great recipes. Our selection of articles continues to grow, so check back often to help make every occasion extraordinary. Celebrate Life... more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
There was a time, not all that long ago, when we drank red wines almost exclusively.
Lately, we find ourselves drinking and writing about white wines as much as reds. Is that because the kinds more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
When Randall Grahm, founder and winemaker of Bonny Doon Vineyards in California, staged a funeral for “The Death of the Cork” in New York City in 2002, screw cap closures were still a limited more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Before long, the question we may find ourselves asking will be: Which celebrity is not, in some way, shape or form, involved in the wine business? From athletes to musicians to famous directors to more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
True Champagne, the unique sparkling wine from the Champagne region in northeastern France, will never be inexpensive. It just costs too much to make. But some Champagnes are relatively well-priced more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
We returned to Bordeaux this year. Not only did we revisit the region, after too long an absence, but we also started drinking Bordeaux wines again. We grew tired of the over-extracted, high-alcohol, more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are two widely held perceptions about Oregon wine. One: It’s very good. And, two: It’s very expensive. There is, of course, some truth to both. A string of excellent vintages, new clonal more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Beaujolais crus released in June were not carried by jet, elephant and balloon to all corners of the world. In fact, the finest that Beaujolais has to offer wasn’t given a fraction of the more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
When we think of serious American wines we tend to gravitate towards California
and Oregon. Washington State wines might not first come to mind, but it consistenly
produces excellent wines more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Does organic wine conjure images of unpalatable swill made by hippies in a bathtub somewhere in California? If so, you are not alone. Popular opinion continues to define organics as a marginal more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
California’s vast Central Coast wine region stretches almost 300 miles from the Monterey Peninsula in the north to past Santa Barbara city in the south along broad, lightly populated valleys and more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conceived in those Italian regions characterized by colder winters, grappa, Italy’s best known spirit, began life as a rough, strong liquor for the poor. But times have changed for the distilled more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
When you think of Italy’s greatest wines, you think “red.” Yes, Italy’s white wines are better than ever, but with the possible exception of Jermann’s Vintage Tunina, none have reached the “great” more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
A fine red Bordeaux or Burgundy can be a thrilling experience- as can a sensual Hermitage or Côte Rôtie from the Northern Rhône, or a rich California Cabernet. But if we had to choose one red wine more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recommending wines from the Rhône Valley can be as tricky as navigating the enormous river that winds through this famous region. There are a large number of grape varieties and styles to keep in more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Everyone’s got an angle. No matter the industry, each player seeks an edge to stand out from the crowd. For retailers and restaurants alike, competing on price or offering a dizzying array of more |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shopping Cart |
My Account
