It is among the most ubiquitous wines in our country: Chardonnay, specifically from California. And more often than not, if...
Pinot Noir Where Its Most Appropriate
On a rainy day in June 2013, my wife and I drove into Philo, California after a swing through the Navarro...
When I started Opening a Bottle last year, I didn’t realize that I would get the chance to meet so many...
Ahh, the 100-point system for scoring wine. Is there a taller lightning rod in wine circles than its ubiquity and...
This past winter, I rediscovered Syrah via the red wines of the Northern Rhône River, most notably the barely-in-my-price-range wines...
I’ve been ignoring New World wines on Opening a Bottle lately, probably because I’m going through a roots phase with France and Italy...
Showing Off the Potential of Gewürz
Something strange has happened: I’ve found myself advocating for certain grape varieties as though they were an underrated athlete worth...
A Brash, 15.8% Alcohol Zin
Freedom on the nose! Liberty on the palate!
Getting to Know Merlot and Cabernet Franc a Little Better