Vermentino, the Mediterranean’s Salty, Sunny Secret
Picture a whitewashed terrace above a turquoise cove, a plate of grilled fish, a squeeze of lemon, and a glass...
It’s Time to Explore Baja California Wines
The other night, I attended a wonderfully fun CWES event where we learned about Baja California wines and wines from...
Enjoying Wine – No Expertise Required
Let’s get started on the right foot by saying that enjoying wine does not require expertise. The wine industry has...
Teroldego: The Prince of Trentino
Teroldego: The Prince of Trentino Meet the inky Alpine red, Teroldego, that shares a family tree with Syrah, nearly vanished...
Enjoying Fall Wines
I notice a huge shift in my food preferences when fall comes and the weather starts to change. My tastes...
Do Wine Glasses Make a Difference?
If you’re like me, you enjoy taking home wine glasses as souvenirs from special events or dinner parties. Maybe you...
Getting to Know Austrian Wine
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about Blaufränkisch, central Europe’s best-kept red wine secret. A few months ago,...
Pairing Wine with Pizza
Pairing wine with pizza? How do you choose? Well, I usually pick Chianti or Zinfandel. But I thought I would...
Blaufränkisch: Central Europe’s Best-Kept Red Wine Secret
If you’ve spent any time exploring the wine shelves beyond the usual Cabernet and Pinot Noir, you may have stumbled...
What Wines Go Best with Fruit?
One of the joys of summer is the amazing fruit. Last night, I made a fruit salad of blueberries, raspberries...