A Baker’s Dozen of Earth Friendly Wines

The end of Earth Month doesn’t mean the end of drinking wines produced in earth-wise ways Illustration collage: LBortolot Though April is the month officially designated for earth awareness, you...

The Intoxicating Quality Of Old Vine Wines

Old Cinsault Vines in Lodi’s Bechtold Vineyard MICHELLE WILLIAMS Imagine walking in a vineyard filled with gnarly old vines, low to the ground and so ugly they’re beautiful. They barely produce ...

Sparkling Wines And Champagnes Are The Tip Of The Spear In The Premiumization Of Alcohol

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 14: A view of the Champagne Flutes at A Dinner with Rick Bayless and Daniela … [+] Soto-Innes part of the Bank of America Dinner series curated by Chefs Club at Hôte...

2019 Right Bank Bordeaux Wines Drinking Well Now

Vines in spring light LAURINE GASSIAN (FACEBOOK: LAURINE DLS) In an article published almost two years ago, when the 2019 Bordeaux vintage wines were poured during April en primeurs tastings, I wrote ...

Left Bank And Entre-Deux-Mers Bordeaux 2019 Wines Taste Superb

Grape vine leaf LAURINE GASSIAN (FACEBOOK: LAURINE DLS) One of two articles I previously wrote on the 2019 vintage during the en primeurs tasting of 2020 (in spring, after the vintage was fermented) m...

The Best Wines To Pair With Oysters

Oysters often play a role in a romantic dinner, and it’s important to match them with a beautiful … [+] wine like Blind Horse Sparkling Brut Blind Horse Winery Long considered an aphrodisi...

New And Classic Low-No Alcohol Wines – Just In Time For Moderate January

Young woman running during Moderate January getty After the dining and wining excesses of the holidays, many consumers are looking for healthier food and drink options during the month of January. Tho...