The Wrong Side of the Rhône
The winemakers of Seyssuel gear up for the long and bumpy road from IGP to cru.
For Lovers of Aged Bordeaux, an Opening
But is it a door, or just a window?
Fifty Shades of Grenache
I am judge K1. The foreman has that no-nonsense look of a judge who will tolerate no deviation and grant no mercy.
Is Provence more than rosé? Peut-être.
I drank more pink wines than I had in any one previous seven-day period of my life. But I came back feeling no energy, no vibe about Provence wines, on my part or the part of the Provençaux.
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.