In America, sparkling wine doesn’t get much respect. Pricey French Champagne is reserved for special occasions and high rollers.  Beyond that, you don’t hear much …

The California wine industry is at a fork in the road. On one path are high alcohol, oaky, “big” wines from producers large and small. …

If Fred Astaire was a wine, he’d be a Riesling – elegant, sophisticated, light on its feet – revered both around the world and across …

I’ve been told that George Washington drank a pint of Madeira every day. Throughout his lifetime, he ordered it by the pipe (a barrel containing …

From time to time the New York Times publishes a recommended list of Twenty Wines Under $20.  Wine columnist Eric Asimov scours the world for …

I recently read that there’s a significant bump in wine consumption for Mother’s day. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a glass, or …

I recently overheard this friendly greeting in Walmart: “You’re getting better with age, just like a fine wine.” It’s a persistent idea that wine cellared …

The Finger Lakes Region in New York is famous for first-class wine, beautiful scenery, and college towns.  It’s also developing an excellent reputation for artisanal …

The bright garnet glow of the wine was highlighted by sunny slices of citrus. Beads of water gathering on the pitcher promised a cool drink …

Sunlight filtered through the leaves of the live oak. The Double L Vineyard stretched up the gentle slope to the foot of the Santa Lucia …