A Year in Champagne lacks sparkle, info
It’s great that there’s a new film about this stylish beverage. But I wish there were more content here about champagne’s illustrious history and about the process of making champagne.
Italy and France Court U.S., Chinese markets differently
The United States is a growing wine market, and several wine events this year highlight the relationships between these countries.
What We’re Drinking – Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc
Next year this bottle will be old enough to drive. Don't wait. It's drinking great now.
What We’re Drinking – Domaine LaFage “Cuvee Nicolas”
This is a $25 wine in a $12 bottle, as good a bargain as we've tried in months.
2005 Chateau Lasségue
Great year, great wine, and (for a 2005 Bordeaux) a great bargain.
No Dessert, Please: Chenin Blanc is the Loire Valley’s Sweet Rock Star
A look at the sweet wine AOCs of the Loire.
Outstanding value in St. Chinian
May I whisk you off to the Languedoc? Home of rustic, hearty fare – well priced, but elegant? Refined? Sure, if you know where to look.
French Malbec and Me: A new relationship
French Malbec suffers from some deep self-esteem issues. It is the Rodney Dangerfield of the wine world, for, like the late, great comedian, “it don’t get no respect.”