The South America Wine Guide – A Book Review
The Unlikely Story of Ridge—A California “First Growth”

Ridge has been considered one of California’s “First Growths” for more than half a century.… Continue reading
Who Doesn’t Love to be Seized…?
A Review of Drinking with the Valkyries by Andrew Jefford

I read recently about a dangerous animal quest. Two friends, a writer and a biologist,… Continue reading
Unleashed and Unhinged
DO OLD VINES MATTER?

I once found myself staring at a grenache vineyard in the southern Rhône Valley, along… Continue reading
Truly Hard to Swallow
Asbestos in Wine?
Napa Valley’s Top Cabernet Sauvignons
The Delicious “Sister” of Brunello di Montalcino
Luce Still Soars

Montalcino may be one of the most beautiful places in Tuscany. The town itself sits… Continue reading
THE HISTORY OF SAUVIGNON BLANC
Plus, the Musqué Muddle

Sauvignon blanc is one of the few grape varieties that makes delicious wines all over… Continue reading
Super Sauvignons: A Whole New Class of Sauvignon Blanc
WHY DO WE LOVE ROSÉ?

Over the last couple of years, the increase in rosé sales has been so astronomical… Continue reading