Wine

The Wines of South Africa

The discovery of wine is one of the most compelling aspects of this business, and in fact of the whole wine enthusiast culture. The fact that there is always something new to learn, whether it be a... read more

The Secret to Choosing a Red Wine for Summer

Posted by The Daily Sip, Special Contributor

When we talk about white wines for summers, we implicitly understand the reference. Summer whites are bright, light, thirst-quenching wines that are eminently drinkable. Sancerre, muscadet sevre-et-... read more

The World's Most Interesting Grape Varieties

Posted by Snooth, Special Contributor

Our world of wine roughly breaks down into three distinct categories. The vast majority of wines are produced using a handful of international varieties that are produced around the globe. I don'... read more

From the Wine Cellar: American White Wines for the Start of Summer

Posted by Roger Morris, Special Contributor

For most of us, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer. Here are some interesting white wines from across the country — California, Virginia, North Carolina, and... read more

Grüner Around the Globe

Posted by Snooth, Special Contributor

Grüner veltliner, arguably the original hipster wine, has grown up and become a standard in the classical pantheon of top white wines. Along the way it was revealed that in Austria, grüner... read more

How to Pair Frozen Dinners with Wine

Posted by The Daily Sip, Special Contributor

Set the scene: You live alone or else your significant other is away or out for the evening. You’ve had a long day and you’re hungry. You slide open the freezer and grab your favorite... read more

The Most Idyllic Wineries to Stay In

Posted by The Daily Sip, Special Contributor

Have you ever arrived at a winery so gorgeous, so idyllic, that you wished you could move in? Well, you can — for a while — at wineries with guest houses available for rent. Whether you... read more

Why We Love Piedmont Wines

Posted by Snooth, Special Contributor

I'm sitting here in Piedmont on a beautiful late spring day, lamenting the coming rains as well as the masses of tourists. The fact that this spring has been decidedly wet certainly contributes... read more