Wine Cellars Pinot Noir paired with trofie and arugula pesto
In the year 2000, my partner Marc and I took our first visit to The Finger Lakes. Evan Dawson, the brilliant wine writer of the…
How to pair wines with spring fruits & vegetables
Combining wine and vegetables can be challenging. But it can also enhance the flavor of a dish in excellent manners… If a meal…
Magdalena Vineyard dry Rieslings, paired with radish-top soup
On a beautiful day in late September, our husband and I opted to take an unplanned road trip through the Finger Lakes region…
Bonny Doon Vineyard Cinsault, paired with grilled vegetable napoléons
It’s been a long-standing fondness for Cinsault (also known as Cinsaut) and especially old-vine Cinsault. Originating from Southern France, this black grape is…
Bernabeleva Navaherreros Grenache paired with spicy black bean tacos
Hidden between the hills in San Martin de Valdeiglesias, an area that lies to the southwest of Madrid, the estate of Bernabeleva enjoys…
A dinner in honor of celebrated winemaker Randall Grahm
It’s not every day that I get to cook for someone as special as Randall Grahm, the self-proclaimed “founder, winemaker, terroirist-vinarchist and prez-for-life” of Bonny…
The Growing Movement Behind ‘Long Charmat’ Sparkling Wine
When we talk about contemporary sparkling winemaking, it’s usually about either conventional or Charmat. In numerous wines, the classic method, also recognized as…
Retailers Pick Their Favorite Rosés for the Season
Rose can be challenging to find. As increasing numbers of people consider it a drink to enjoy on any occasion, excitement increases sales…
Inside the Movement to Revive Forgotten Grape Varieties
In the early 1980s, Miguel A. Torres of Familia Torres Winery started making annual advertisements in local publications and newspapers across his home in Catalonia,…
What to Know About 6 of California’s Proposed AVAs
Plans to recognize and further divide grape-growing California regions are rapidly moving ahead. There are many proposals for New California American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in…
Italian Wines Worth Selling Now, According to Buyers
With over 1000 varieties of indigenous wine and many appellations, Italy is an ideal wine supplier for retailers and sommeliers alike, offering both…
The Benefits of Contour Farming in a Changing Climate
Much has remained constant in the hills in Italy’s Conegliano and Valdobbiadene – they are, in fact, UN and ESCO World Heritage sites; one thing…