The World in a Wineglass by Ray Isle
A Book Review
Ray Isle’s new book—The World in a Wineglass—is not simply a helpful guide to great… Continue reading
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DAYS OF WINE AND SALADS
Remember the saying: white wine with fish, red wine with meat? Besides being too dogmatic,… Continue reading
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Eight Great White Burgundies for Under $40 (Sometimes Way Under)
Inexpensive Burgundy is usually an oxymoron. But in our tastings over the past several weeks,… Continue reading
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THE SEX LIFE OF GRAPES
Right now, there’s a lot of sex in the vineyards. Strictly between the vines of… Continue reading
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I HOPE I REMEMBER THIS NIGHT
I wrote the following poem on the evening of September 21, 2022 after attending a… Continue reading
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THE TEN BEST CANNED WINES
You’ve Got to Try Them!
I approached our recent tasting of canned wines with all the enthusiasm of a woman… Continue reading
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NOTHING LEFT TO SAY?
The End of Wine Writing
I have been a wine writer for nearly 40 years. And yet, for the first time in my career, I’m worried. Despondent even. Wine writing as a profession, a craft, even sometimes an art, is… Continue reading
Ten of the Greatest White Wines for Spring
Spring always makes me want to cook. Maybe it’s the delight of walking into a… Continue reading
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PRETTY IN PINK???
Rosé samples are already rolling into our offices, as they do every spring. And so… Continue reading
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The 10 Best Chianti Classicos
Plus: Five Misconceptions About Tuscany’s Best-Known Red
Chianti Classico seems like a wine we Americans know well—after all, there are nearly 50,000… Continue reading
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Marrying Well: Pairing Food and Wine
Pairing wine and food can be a contentious issue. Some experts maintain that we should… Continue reading
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Why the Tongue Map is Totally Wrong
I still hear people talk about the infamous “Tongue Map” when describing what they taste… Continue reading
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