Taking the Long Road with Jamie Kutch of Kutch Wines
Jamie Kutch has become one of the most respected producers of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For a former Wall Street trader, it’s been an unconventional journey.
Food and Wine
Worth a Detour: A Tuscan Culinary Adventure
Michelin-Two-Star Bracali is “worth a detour.” I’d agree with that distinction only if by ‘detour’ the folks at Michelin mean “get a reservation…and jump on the next plane to Italy immediately.”
Sicily’s Unsung Grapes: Grillo and Zibibbo
Time to look at Grillo for its most exciting quality—its versatility. And on Pantelleria, Zibibbo grapes turn sour conditions into something lusciously sweet.
The Best Riesling that You’re Not Drinking (a Ride Along the Danube)
The most exciting wines to come from Austria since Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony? Dry, austere Rieslings.
So You Want To Be a Wine Judge? (An Insider’s View of Wine Competitions)
I can tell you that wine competitions are hard work, though it’s likely not the kind of work that you’d imagine.
How to Plan a Sherry Wine Tasting
Host your own Sherry wine tasting with great friends, delicious food, and spectacular wines! Follow these top tips from ex-El Bulli sommelier Lucas Paya to put on an event with Andalucian style and flair.
5 Bordeaux Wine Facts Made Clear by Traveling
French wine has always spoken to my heart and palate, so it is no mystery that I am drawn to the wines of one of the most historically important wine regions in the world, Bordeaux. My most recent travels took me on a wine adventure to a villa in Saint Émilion and exploration of the region. While you can learn most everything from a book, here are five Bordeaux wine facts that became clearer after visiting the region:
Ten Truths About Cabernet Franc
#CabFrancDay is fast approaching on Sunday, December 4th. How can you prepare? All you need to do is purchase a bottle of Cabernet Franc by 8pm EST on its special day, when Lori Budd founder of #CabFrancDay will host the second annual #CabFrancDay Twitter chat. Then pop the cork and join the fun!
Top 6 Must-Have Wine Reading from Jennifer Lamb
What’s on my bed-side table these days? Dozens of books from travel to intrigue to historical novels and self-help; all with bookmarks in them from chapters read and devoured. But for the wine lover, here are some of my favorite recent finds.
