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Oregon Chardonnay: Rare, Weird and Exciting

Oregon Chardonnay: Rare, Weird and Exciting

Oregon’s relative lack of Chardonnay is downright weird. And in Portland, rare and weird is...

Wine Spotlight

Savvy Science: Reviewing The Science of Sauvignon Blanc

Savvy Science: Reviewing The Science of Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is distinctive, but why? The Science of Sauvignon Blanc by wine writer and plant science Ph.D. Jamie Goode explores a host of recent scientific research topics in many facets of sauvignon blanc production.

Food and Conversation

Visiting European Wine Regions? Throw Out the Itinerary!

Visiting European Wine Regions? Throw Out the Itinerary!

Wine tourists can be tempted to pack their schedule with winery appointments. Here’s why they shouldn’t

On Greek Wines, Tastings, Family and ...

When John and I left The Wall Street Journal in 2009 after almost 12 years of writing our wine column, Tastings, we...

On Greek Wines, Tastings, Family and Sharing
posted on: Apr 29, 2013 | author: Dorothy Gaiter

Le Vieux Pin 2010 Syrah, Okanagan Val...

The emergence of syrah in Canada, and in particular in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, has been one of the...

posted on: Apr 26, 2013 | author: Remy Charest

A Condensed Course in Sparkling Wine ...

In Italy, where champagne imports reach more than seven million bottles annually, many wine producers who are in love...

A Condensed Course in Sparkling Wine Production in Franciacorta
posted on: Apr 25, 2013 | author: Elisabetta Tosi

The Dragon roars, sips and spits: Win...

In 2010, the Chinese takeover of the fine wine investment market was big news. Premium Bordeaux futures were selling...

The Dragon roars, sips and spits: Wine Production in China
posted on: Apr 25, 2013 | author: Simon Woolf
Gaglioppo: unique and profound wines from Calabria

Gaglioppo: unique and profound wines from Cal...

posted on: Apr 23, 2013 | author: Evan Dawson

One of the great pleasures of wine exploration is not just in encountering something new, but something special. Italy is full of something new. An...

The Power in Bordeaux: a Review of Jane Anson’s Bordeaux Legends

The Power in Bordeaux: a Review of Jane Anson...

posted on: Apr 18, 2013 | author: Becky Sue Epstein

April is the time of year when wine people start pricking up their ears, scanning for news from Bordeaux.  A few actually go there for the en...

Vine Revival: Old Vines Turning Over a New Leaf at Cakebread Cellars

Vine Revival: Old Vines Turning Over a New Le...

posted on: Apr 17, 2013 | author: Michelle Locke

The average lifespan of a wine grape vine is one score years and five. Then it’s unceremoniously ripped out and sent on to a second life as...

In Maryland, Blue Crabs, Natty Boh, and World...

posted on: Apr 16, 2013 | author: David White

Maryland's wine industry still faces a number of challenges. For such a small state, Maryland has a wide range of climates and a number of different soil types, so viticulturalists are still figuring out which grapes work best, where. But without question, the future is bright for Maryland wine.

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