Fueled by a seemingly endless taste for refreshing Pinot Grigio, Italy has nudged past France, according to the European Commission, and captured the title of World’s Biggest Producer of Wine. […]

Shiraz, Syrah. You say tomato, I’ll say to-mah-to. Yeah, it’s the same grape. They more delicate spelling, Syrah, has formed the foundation of elegant French wines for generations. History tells […]

More and more wine is coming from producers who have shunned the traditional business model: Lots of high–priced vineyard acreage, lavish tasting rooms and huge overhead. The newer generation of […]

Even devout red wine drinkers shun their favorite labels when summer heat sets in. Truthfully, there’s no need. There are plenty of red wine options that possess characteristics that red […]

Our wine–making friends from down under really propelled the U.S. demand for Sauvignon Blanc with their crisp, citrus–driven styles and low cost bottles. As welcome as these wines were to […]

As you troll the aisles looking for wine to accompany your summer barbecue, why not consider the ultimate all–American wine: Zinfandel. This unpretentious juice flies below scrutiny, mostly because it […]

Want a budget–priced red wine that’s as versatile with salmon or tuna as it is with cheeses or grilled meats? Wine lovers, meet Tempranillo. This dominant red grape of Spain […]

Giving credit where it’s due, Gary and Greg Butch of Elizabeth on 37th gave me what little Riesling education I have. Through them I learned to appreciate the great Old […]

The Chardonnay grape might arguably be the most popular white wine grape in the United States, but venture south of the border and the white wine grape of choice becomes […]