06/16/2017
Ask Dr. VinnyWine SpectatorPeople call me a wine snob because I get upset at people who claim to be wine lovers but really only drink sweet wines. The truth of the matter is, I don't mind if you&# more…
06/15/2017
Wine Spectator (blog)james laube's wine flightsWine Spectator (blog)What you should consider is how little variation there is in most vintages, especially in California. Gone for the most part are more…
06/12/2017
Wine Spectator2017 Harvest Report: Despite Drought, Potential Is High for South African WinesWine SpectatorBut vintners are enthusiastic about quality, noting that the wines are rich and concentrated more…
06/11/2017
Wine SpectatorIn the July 31, 2017 IssueWine SpectatorWINE SPECTATOR'S 11TH ANNUAL VIDEO CONTEST What's your wine story? Submit your video to Wine Spectator's 11th Annual Video Contest by more…
05/31/2017
Wine SpectatorGo Ahead and Eat Some CheeseWine SpectatorWhen asked what advice the general public could draw from it, he told Wine Spectator, “Within normal range of [dairy] consumption, there is no more…
05/31/2017
Can any type of fruit be used for wine production?Wine SpectatorFruit wines are made from everything from pineapples to blueberries to cherries. You can find a lot of recipes for homemade fruit wines more…
05/25/2017
New York TimesRioja Grapples With How to Define Its Best WinesNew York TimesVery few regions define their wines by age as Rioja and a few other Spanish wine regions have done. Brunello di Montalcino, more…
05/19/2017
Why do some wines "pop" when they're opened and others don't?Wine SpectatorRemember that corks are pieces of tree bark that are squished into the neck of a bottle of wine. Cork is ve more…
05/17/2017
Wine Spectator2016 Bordeaux Wine Futures Prices and Analysis: Latest UpdatesWine SpectatorBelow you'll find regular updates and analysis on the campaign, with prices given both ex-négoce, which m more…
05/15/2017
What's the difference between a semi-sweet and a semi-dry wine?Wine SpectatorLet me start off by explaining that “dry” and “sweet” are different ends of the same spectrum. When most or all more…
05/14/2017
Wine SpectatorSpainWine SpectatorSpain's vibrant wine culture ranges from collectible, ageworthy reds to terrific values to storied Sherries and more. And with multiple vintages and styles on offe more…
05/13/2017
BloombergBordeaux 2016 Wine Starts to Price Above 2015, Liv-ex Data ShowBloombergAlter Ego, the second wine of Chateau Palmer in Margaux, was priced at 49 euros ($53.50) a bottle for its 2016 vintage more…
05/08/2017
Wine SpectatorA United Nations of Wine in the Desert at the 2017 Grand TourWine SpectatorThere were also Malbecs from Argentina, Shirazes from Australia and Ports from Portugal, including the highest more…
05/03/2017
Wine SpectatorLights! Camera! Pour! Wine Spectator's 11th Annual Video ContestWine SpectatorEveryone can enter, whether you're a wine lover or in the biz (as long as you're 21+). Over the more…
05/01/2017
Wine SpectatorExclusive: Sarah Marquis Acquires Sole Ownership of Australian Wine Darling MollydookerWine SpectatorThese wines, first produced in the 2005 vintage, have landed on the Wine Spectator To more…
05/01/2017
Would it be OK to put wine in plastic bottles?Wine SpectatorI've seen some wine sold in plastic bottles at the grocery store or at large events, and it can be appealing because the plastic is less more…
04/28/2017
Wine SpectatorUpdate: French Winemakers Weathering Worst Frost in 25 YearsWine Spectator"We can already estimate that we have lost nearly half of the potential crop,” said Xavier Coumau, presid more…
04/27/2017
Wine Enthusiast MagazineTen Wine Tips for BeginnersWine Enthusiast MagazineWhiteButton4 Keep your wine comfortable. The worst place to store wine is on top of the refrigerator, where heat and vibratio more…
04/26/2017
New York TimesAn Unexpected Wine Sanctuary in Baja CaliforniaNew York TimesAs we drove along the heavily pocked dirt road, bouncing our way through near-total darkness, with no signs to indicate the p more…
04/26/2017
Wine SpectatorFutures 2016: Is Bordeaux Finally Listening to Its Clients?Wine SpectatorBordeaux has launched its futures campaign for the 2016 vintage, and the wines are drawing comparisons to classic more…
04/14/2017
What's the difference between sulfates and sulfites?Wine SpectatorSulfates aren't involved in wine production, but some beer makers use calcium sulfate—also known as brewers' gypsum—to more…
04/12/2017
BloombergAfter a Blockbuster Year for Bordeaux, the Top 18 Wines to BuyBloombergWine buyers participate in a tasting of the 2016 vintage Bordeaux en primeurs at Chateau Pontet-Canet in Pauillac, Franc more…
04/02/2017
Wine SpectatorMatching Food & WineWine SpectatorBlast From the Past – The 2014 vintage is a treat for those who prefer the classical style of red Burgundy that harks to the cooler growing seasons more…
03/22/2017
Wine Enthusiast MagazineProWein Presents Wine Industry's 'Trend Barometer'Wine Enthusiast MagazineAlmost 1,500 wine professionals from 46 countries responded to the survey, conducted in fi more…
03/22/2017
Wine Enthusiast MagazineThis Just In: Industry Appointments and AnnouncementsWine Enthusiast MagazineMore information can be found at www.NouveauLabelContest.com. Paso Robles – The owners of Clos So more…
03/21/2017
Wine Spectator2016 Bordeaux Barrel TastingWine SpectatorDuring these visits, I taste the wines with the producers, while gleaning information on the vintage's quality and style—I do not review t more…
03/16/2017
Wine SpectatorStudy Finds Red Wine Compound Slows Aging in Muscles and NeuronsWine Spectator(Unfortunately for wine-lovers, the doses of resveratrol given to the mice were much higher than those found more…
03/16/2017
Winter Is ComingGame of Thrones wines from Vintage Wine Estates coming out this monthWinter Is ComingHave you ever wondered what wine pairs best with the blowing up of the Great Sept of Baelor and the more…
