Beaujolais is wine region where French label laws, clever marketing, and Californiated confusion collided to sour people on great value. Continue reading “Beaujolaise 1 of 2”
Category: Recent Columns
Moscato d’Asti
Italy produces more sparkling wines from more grape varieties than any other country. Continue reading “Moscato d’Asti”
Wine rube avoidance
Drinking wine should be fun, not an exercise in snobbish one-upmanship. Continue reading “Wine rube avoidance”
Grenache
Grenache resembles an actor who just misses in a solo leading role, but consistently shines in an ensemble cast. Continue reading “Grenache”
Four Ws of wine 2 of 2
W’s determine wine’s destiny. Continue reading “Four Ws of wine 2 of 2”
Four Ws of wine 1 of 2
W’s determine wine’s destiny. Continue reading “Four Ws of wine 1 of 2”
Sulfites
“Contains sulfites”—sobering warning found on almost every wine label. Continue reading “Sulfites”
Saber champagne
For beverage so elegant, it is ironic optimum way to open champagne is pedestrian. Continue reading “Saber champagne”
Holiday gifts
Are you pressed to find last-minute, perfect holiday gift for a wine lover or developing wine appreciator? Ideas: Continue reading “Holiday gifts”
Christmas mulled wine
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Bing Crosby ringing in your ears. Yuletide carols sung by a choir, folks dressed up like Eskimos—Christmas, season for loving nostalgia. Continue reading “Christmas mulled wine”