The Best Napa Valley Wineries You've Never Heard Of

There’s more to Napa Valley, Calif., than the big, well-established brands and "cult" producers of unobtainable cabernet sauvignon. There are hundreds of family-owned wineries making... read more

Climate Change Is Wiping Out Your Beloved Coffee and Wines

It's another doomsday tale of the effects of climate change — and it's going to affect what you drink in the morning (and night). New reports show that climate change's impact... read more

The World of Pinot Blancs

Wine is so confusing! I love a good pinot blanc, or pinot bianco. But what do I love when it's not necessarily a pinot blanc? Let me explain. Alsace is unique in France, having created its... read more

The Best April Wine Events

Put up your umbrella, pull on your rain boots, and grab a glass. There are wine events sprinkled across the country this month to help celebrate the long awaited arrival of spring. Donnafugata Wine... read more

The Alternative to Chardonnay: The Best of Chablis Wine

With rumors of an impending spring abounding, I'm turning my eyes toward some white wines with which to welcome the changing of the seasons. So far it, looks like winter is leading into more... read more

Jim Barrett, California Wine Pioneer, Dies at 86

The wine world recently lost a treasured member — Jim Barrett, owner of Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley, Calif. He was 86. His son, Bo Barrett, said in a statement, "My dad died of a... read more

Life with Wine: Israel

The Passover seder is structured around drinking four cups of wine. For decades this meant the ceremonial meal was punctuated by sips of the syrupy concord grape based Manischewitz, a wine that... read more

From the Wine Cellar: Easter Wine Picks

While it’s true that chardonnay and pinot noir are two of the most versatile wines for traditional Easter fare, there are other choices, particularly if you like your wines a little sweet or a... read more