The legacy of pinot noir in Germany

When people think of Pinot Noir, they think of Burgundy or maybe Oregon or Russian River. Some think that pinot noir, aka Spatburgunder, …

Two things in life are certain…

Taxes being one of them. Upon visiting the Rheingau, one will notice all the magnificent castles on the hillsides along the river. These …

If you are not arriving from the North, a good way to start a visit of the Rhone Valley is starting from …

The Rhone Valley officially begins in Vienne which is just about 25 miles south of Lyon on the A7. The Rhone Valley …

My favorite time to travel to wine regions is the spring; its not too hot, not too cold, and not too frenetic …

You may not realize it yet, but you love this wine! The U.S. is the #1 export market, by a wide margin, …

One could spend days in Jerez being amazed by the infinite pairings of dry sherry with food, if mostly to satisfy a curiosity of …

We have all been trained to espouse the necessity of acidity in wine to pair with food. But how much is the …

Barnyard rooster with chocolate scent Ribera del Duero is about 70 miles wide along the banks of the Duero River, with the …

From the eastern part of Rioja to the heart of Ribera del Duero, it is only 125 miles or an easy 2 …