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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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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Great Barolo to Drink Right Now
Say it’s a cold winter night (not too hard to envision), but this time, imagine… Continue reading
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The Best Cheap Wines of the Year
We call them “Steals,” but no matter what you call them, inexpensive wines are good to have around. So every January, we look back at all the wines we tasted in the past year and… Continue reading
How Do You Describe a Great Champagne?
Here’s How…
Describing any wine is hard. Describing a great Champagne can seem next to impossible. Maybe… Continue reading
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The Rise of Fantastic Cabernet Franc
National Cabernet Franc Day is December 4, 2023.
(This blog was originally published on September 23, 2022.) One of the more exciting things… Continue reading
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An End to Your Story
The Best Thanksgiving Dessert Wines
We are good at beginnings. Endings? Not so much. There was a time, several decades… Continue reading
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