From The Norwalk Hour: California wine in the European tradition
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. …
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From The Norwalk Hour: Riesling dances in your glass
If Fred Astaire was a wine, he’d be a Riesling – elegant, sophisticated, light on its feet – revered both around the world and across …
From The Norwalk Hour: Madeira wine, the favorite of our founding fathers
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 The Norwalk Hour: Cutting through the wine store clutter
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 …
From The Norwalk Hour: Wines to Toast Mom on Mother’s Day
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 …
From The Norwalk Hour: Why Do We Age Wine?
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 …
From The Norwalk Hour: Tasting and Touring along the Finger Lakes
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 …
From The Hour: Be Cool with Sangria this Summer
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 …
From The Hour: Tasting Morgan wines in the Vineyards: A visit to California’s Santa Lucia Highlands
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 …
From The Hour: Delicious Wines from Sunny Spain
Lately, I’ve been drawn to Spanish wine. Actually, with the ground so recently covered in snow, it’s the warm, sun-baked climate that’s pulling me to …