Opening a Bottle

That's right: spaghetti.

Steak and Cabernet Sauvignon go together like Eric Clapton and a Fender Stratocaster. I mean that as a complement, but also as a critique. Like...

I’ve written quite a bit lately about Italy. For this, I am in no way apologetic. There is something about Italy...

Last month, along with a few other wine writers and sommeliers, I attended a private tasting of Argentina’s Zuccardi Wines at...

Any rule of thumb has its exceptions, but one that seems to hold true this time of year is that hot...

Can this grape go wrong?

Yet another brilliant "home body" grape from Italy

Well, That Didn't Live Up to the Hype

“Guess where this one comes from, Mom,” I asked, spinning the bottle of Schiava on our counter. My mother, who is German...

My favorite wines at the moment are those tangentially related to greatness, at a fraction of the cost. A Nebbiolo that its...

Freedom on the nose! Liberty on the palate!

The Elaborate Craft of Making Wine in Mendoza

There is no meat better than pork. It’s flavor and versatility are unmatched. Even as an enthusiastic amateur chef — one...

I Came. I Saw. It Conquered Me.

A Toast to the Flavor of Earth on Father's Day