Restaurants Charging More for Wine, Study Finds

Wine Prices Rising
Here's another reason to host potlucks and dinner parties; independent firm Restaurant Sciences has found that wine prices in restaurants across the board have increased in the past six... read more

The Wine Coffee Table Book You Need

While the Old World is famous for family vineyards that span centuries of success, America’s domestic wine industry found its legs mere decades ago. With significant help in the 1960s, '70s... read more

Introducing the Film 'Escaping Robert Parker'

For the past three decades, wine critic Robert Parker has provided recommendations that have served as a foolproof buying guide for numerous consumers and wine retailers. For others, Parker’s... read more

From the Cellar: Salento and Abruzzo Selections

Brian Larky is well-known for his Dalla Terra selection of Italian regional producers whose wines are both well-made and well-priced. Here are six that are in current release: 2010 La Valentina... read more

White Wine From Colorado?

Had any good West Elks vino lately? West Elks is an AVA (officially designated American Viticultural Area) in Delta County, Colo., high in the Rocky Mountains, about 35 miles southeast of Grand... read more

Wine Alcohol Levels Continue to Rise

Wine Alcohol Levels Rise | Food News
This explains so much about the behavior of those crazy winos every weekend; AFP reports that wine's alcohol levels are climbing higher than ever, and for some, it's a bit too much. The trend... read more

How to Read a Wine Label

If you’re like us, the first thing you do when you’re thinking about buying a wine is turn the bottle over and read the back label. There’s often some good intel there. But watch... read more

The Best Petite Sirahs for Grilling

Like zinfandel, petite sirah is primarily a California wine: the Golden State’s long, sunny growing seasons are necessary to ripen petite sirah’s substantial tannins and reveal its rich... read more