Why Are Some Wines More Noble than Others?
Why are some wines called noble? Isn’t that a bit of a slight to all other wines that don’t make this cut? If the noble
November 4, 2015
Category: Wine 101
Rethinking the Traditional Wine Tasting Order
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to taste wine in a pretty strict, classical order: White to red. Light to heavy. Dry to sweet. There’s lots
September 23, 2015
What’s the Best Temperature to Serve Wine?
Were you taught at a relatively young age that white wine is served chilled, and red wine is served at room temperature? I know I
June 24, 2015
Why Do I See Crystals in my Wine?
Have you ever opened a bottle of red wine and found crystals (also known as wine diamonds) on the cork or in the wine itself?
May 27, 2015
Stemware Composition 101
Thanks to Wine Folly, I am pleased to tell you that I now know the difference between glass, crystal, and lead-free crystal. You might know
October 8, 2014
Three Ways to Recognize Bad Wine
There’s nothing sadder than a beautiful bottle of bad wine! You reach for the anticipated bottle, imagining that first smooth, silky sip, the aromatic nose
June 11, 2014
Fake Chinese Wine
Last week, in my article entitled “Exploring Fake Wine,” I talked about the fact that wines that are called fake wines aren’t actually fake. They
July 17, 2013
Exploring Fake Wine
The term fake wine is becoming increasingly popular, so I delved in a bit to see what exactly is meant by fake wine. It turns
July 10, 2013
Wine Steward, Sommelier and Master Sommelier
When you dine at a fine restaurant, you expect your server to provide you with wonderful guidance about the wines he or she recommends. Truth
November 28, 2012
What Is the Wine Term Garrigue?
The beauty of wine is that this ancient beverage continues to renew and refresh itself, delighting connoisseurs and casual consumers alike with unanticipated surprises around
August 15, 2012