Can American Vitis species produce wines that compare with those made from vinifera on a global stage? If so, will the wine traditionalists ever accept them? While continued research and experimentation with these varieties will hopefully answer these questions, perhaps-read more-
Quevedo is a family brand producing quality Port from vineyards they have owned for more than one hundred years. PALATE PRESS: The Online Wine Magazine asked Oscar Quevedo about their recent decisions to export their wines and to build their-read more-
When people think of Malbec, they're unlikely to associate it with the words “subtle,” “delicate,” or “floral.” The Argentines have made their version into a powerful, tannic, intense drink, and Cahors still refers to its Malbec as “black wine.” If-read more-
I’ve covered the wine industry for a decade, but always from the business end. Facts, figures, and farming trends? Yes. Distinguish a Pinotage from a Pinot noir? Not so much. So I didn’t hesitate when I recently had the chance-read more-
Once upon a time, a beautiful princess lived in a majestic castle. The castle was situated high above a quaint village and was surrounded by lush, rolling hills and bright green vineyards. The princess’s name was Imperatrice, and she was-read more-
Washington State—not to be confused with the U.S. capital—ranks second nationally in wine production, has over 650 wineries, and is home to the Wine Spectator’s 2009 Wine of the Year. Having visited wine regions around the world, I believe Washington-read more-
Most people can confidently pair wines with seafood, meat, or pasta—but pairing wines with salads can put even an avid wine drinker into a quandary. With the warm weather upon us, salads are about to take up more room at-read more-
Arriving at the Challenge As my companions and I drove slowly around the estate, passing the 17th Century pigeon house that stood as a portent of what had brought me to Château Lagrézette, I took a good look around me-read more-