Two quite different Montepulciano wines expand notions about the category.
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And now for something completely different in chardonnay
In Mâcon, find some of the succulence, the calm, the giving quality of the grape at manageable prices.
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Despite the coolness factor, winemakers’ passion, all the hype, ‘New California Wine’ disappoints
The prospect is thrilling; reality – so far – not so much.
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Give your relationship with chardonnay a chance
There’s much to be gained by exploring this too often dismissed wine.
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Txakolina (it’s actually easy to pronounce) ready to take off
More Americans are exploring this raucous wine from the Basque country of Spain.
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Reading about wines can be almost as stirring as the drinking
Here’s a look at which books get permanent places on the bookshelf, and why.
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Serious contenders for wines that ask you to keep drinking
The human touch is detectable in all of these candidates for getting carried away.
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Sicily ground zero for some of the most exciting and innovative winemaking in Italy, perhaps the world
If only price were no object …
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Look beyond the pretty bottle to the depth in Portugal’s Vinho Verdes
The modern versions leave the frivolous ‘summer sipper’ image behind.
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How is wine made? Knowing the basics will open door to deeper discussion
We can’t talk oak until we’re clear on the marriage of yeast and sugar.