Appel on Wine

Published
September 7, 2016

Trying to get to the essence of wine with a final, goodbye column

After writing about it for five years, Joe Appel reminds readers that wine is more than numbers and buying guides.
Published
August 31, 2016

Skin contact – in wine-making – turns an ordinary white into a tantalizing orange

Good skin-fermented wines boast extraordinarily distinctive flavors and an amber color.
Published
August 24, 2016

Fino and Manzanilla sherry are some of the finest, most beautiful wines in the world

They're incredibly dry and salty, but they're worth trying.
Published
August 10, 2016

Oregon winemaker dials it up to 11 with ‘Spinal Tap’ tribute

Tributes to the classic mock documentary are just the start of Teutonic Wine Company's appeal.
Published
August 3, 2016

Too often overlooked, Italy’s Bardolino humbly wields power

It's a good match for casual food, but interesting enough to hold one's attention.
Published
July 27, 2016

Unexpected guests? Impromptu picnic? With these wines on hand, you’ll always be ready

Be prepared for whatever summer brings with a small stockpile of wines.
Published
July 20, 2016

Italy’s white wines offer more flavors than you think

White wines from the central part of the diverse country illustrate the deep connections of product and place.
Published
July 13, 2016

Scheurebe is relatively rare, certainly in Maine, but worth getting to know

This kin to riesling is "exuberantly aromatic," "lusty" and fun.
Published
July 6, 2016

Food decisions have changed; so could choices about what we drink

These shortcuts and general principles may help you find wines that reflect how you eat today.
Published
June 29, 2016

What is the right price to pay for a bottle of wine?

The answer is easier than you might think.