Wine belongs on a table with almost every meal—or every meal—as an integral part of the meal. It is a staple in same way vegetables, rice, potatoes, protein, and water are part of a meal. Continue reading “Wine is food”
Category: Recent Columns
Value wine
Wine lover holy grail: best possible wine, lowest possible price. Continue reading “Value wine”
Mother’s Day
Writing about wine for Mother’s Day is fraught with peril. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Headache
Most of us have been there. Bacchanalian evening begets pounding wine headache and morning mourning.
Continue reading “Headache”
Bottle shock
“Bottle shock”: myth or reality?
Sparkling cocktails
As we savor spring’s sweet kiss, greening grass and trees, eruptions of flowers both wild and garden-grown, our thoughts turn to sipping on the patio, picnicking in the park. Continue reading “Sparkling cocktails”
Madeira
Madeira may be most famous wine you’ve never tasted. Continue reading “Madeira”
Wine shopping tips
Shopping for wine can be intimidating. Here are five tips to help you overcome vinophobia. Continue reading “Wine shopping tips”
Cab-merlot
Cab or merlot—vino version of “Ginger or Mary Ann?”
Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are America’s most popular red wines. Each has its own set of characteristics. Differences not only fuel debate about which is best, differences complement each other—which is why Bordeaux blends (usually with help from other grapes, especially cabernet franc) rank among the world’s greatest wines. Continue reading “Cab-merlot”
New-Old World
New World. Old World. What’s with those wine categories?
Any description must be broad, but terms can be explained with that caveat accepted. Continue reading “New-Old World”