Simplify Wines On Thanksgiving

David White
Features
2 min read
Thanksgiving strikes fear in just about every host. Preparing a giant bird is a herculean task. Cooking gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is always more complicated than expected. Then there’s the anxiety of any family gathering — will politics or off-color jokes derail the dinner? Add wine to the list

Field Notes from Nebbiolo Prima

Tracy Ellen Kamens
Features
4 min read
Understandably, Nebbiolo Prima, an annual press and trade event in Alba, Italy, is all about tasting tight, tannic Nebbiolo; but, it is the afternoon visits that offer glimpses into what these wines will become and the people behind the wines that make it magical. A Tale of Two Terroirs While

2011 Pepi Chenin Blanc-Viognier

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
A very pleasant wine at a very pleasant price: easy to drink, pairing with a surprising number of food flavors.  Beginning with a white plum aroma, the wine is lightly fruity on the palate with an undercurrent of crisp chalkiness.  A respectable amount of acidity provides balance throughout.  Try it

Struggling with Wine Tasting Notes

W. Blake Gray
Features
5 min read
Tasting notes are the hardest thing for me to write about wine. I have strong opinions about the elements of a good tasting note. But while I love a good argument, I have stayed out of this one because I don't feel comfortable telling other people how to write them.