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 …
Soave – Italy’s iconic white wine
With today’s value-oriented consumers, everyday wines are nouveau chic. But the New World didn’t invent inexpensive, everyday wine. Some of the best …
The pioneers of Carneros at Bouchaine Vineyards
Bouchaine Vineyards is the southernmost winery in the Napa Valley, and the oldest continuously operating winery in the district of Carneros beginning …
High expression pairings of tapas and Terras Gauda wines at Bocadillos restaurant in SF
Winemaker Emilio Rodriguez of Terras Gauda in Rias Baixas High expression, or “alta expresion” is a termed used in Rioja for new …
Sauvignon blancs from Chile – cool values for everyday summer food
There are scores of white varietals from around the world for Americans to discover, but in a restaurant or for a crowd, …
More cool values from the Southern Hemisphere – the signature whites of Argentina
At this point, everyone seems to know about the high quality and value proposition of Argentine wines. Exports of bottled Argentine wines increased …
Two great heritages combine to make the jewel of Carneros at Artesa Winery
There are few producers in the U.S. that can say their wines are made by a fifth generation American winemaker, and fewer still whose …
Dining in the Veneto
Dining at Osteria Fontanina in Verona Dining in new cities is always an exciting adventure, but its particularly exciting when you’re in the …
Postcard from the Alto Adige
No, I’m not in Hawaii, this is San Giuseppe al Lago in the southern Alto Adige. The Bassa Atesina is the largest …
Trentino Alto Adige – Italy’s northernmost wine region
The Trentino Alto Adige covers 13,500 hectares, 11,100 of which are controlled quality (DOC) wines. On the way north from Verona to …