The Noble Tradition of the Pinot Grigio Wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Americans love the clean, crisp and fruity Pinot Grigios from Northern Italy. They’re a great value and it’s really hard to find …
Act II: The Languedoc in context, part 1
When I have the opportunity to meet winemakers from the Languedoc, I grab it because there is no wine region in France …
Kitazawa Seed Co. – preserving an heirloom tradition
As Americans become more ‘green’ and support local food, we honor those on this Earth Day weekend who help farmers, nurserymen, chefs …
A transgenic approach to fighting Xylella Fastidiosa bacterial disease in grapevines
In a new study published February 21, 2012 ahead of print in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from …
The future of Douro reds – Old World blends vs. New World varietals
The production of high quality Douro reds is a relatively young endeavor, given impetus when the law requiring Ports to be aged …
Wine Muse discovered in Portugal – the tempting images of the House of Ramos Pinto
When I gave winemaker Rui Cunha my card, he laughed and said that I would find the wine muses at Ramos Pinto, …
The Wines of Gold from the Douro Valley: a global perspective
My motto is “Discover the world and savor the classics.” The catchphrase encourages consumers to explore all the wines of the world …
When Champagne isn’t
Under the terms of the Australia-European Community Agreement on Trade in Wine, on the first of this month, Australia became the latest …
A retro look at the wines of Chile in America
The wines of Chile may be viewed today as inexpensive, everyday wines but its export history to the U.S. suggests a more …
Women helping women in wine, part II
Women don’t make better wine, or more feminine wines, they just have a different approach. As I wrote last year, consortiums of …