While weather this spring has been unpredictable, the question remains which wines should be enjoyed this season. One ...

Within the famed Bordeaux appellation, wines tend to fall into two categories: Left Bank and Right Bank. Here's what the ...

It only seems fair to follow a column about Merlot, with my other favourite, the all time king of the red grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon. Don't ...

For years it was a growers' paradise, supplying Upvalley wineries with grapes of stellar character lending a backbone of structure and elegance to their wines. Allen Balik, a Napa resident ...

There was once a time in our wine writing career when women winemakers were rare. Especially in Europe, men dominated the ...

The grape is planted north to south in Italy, where it bolsters local varieties and is a crucial component in many of the Super-Tuscans that rose to fame in the '70s and '80s. Cabernet Sauvignon ...

When tasting, I look for wines that are food-friendly yet enjoyable on their own, with balanced acidity and structure — whether it’s a white, rosé, or red,” said sommelier Sara Jimenez, who splits her ...

My usual sell is, for those who like the herbaceousness of Cabernet Franc, the aromatics of Syrah, and the fruit of Pinot ...