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

Now You Can Drink Like the (French) President

Ever thought to yourself, "I want to drink like a president"? Now you sort of can — news of the presidential wine cellar being auctioned off has Francophiles everywhere excited... read more

Cooking with Wine for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is only a week away! On the ultimate day for food, family, and friends, why not use wine in your Thanksgiving recipes? It’s a simple, easy way to add flavor nuances and it puts a... read more

Life with Wine: Greece

Bud burst comes to Santorini, a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, in the early spring as it does in most of the Northern Hemisphere, but it is unlike bud burst anywhere else on Earth. With the... read more