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Articles - Drinking
 
Puglia’s Contrasts

The wines in the southern Italian region of Puglia are more varied than you might imagine. By Rosemary George

Romance Amid the Vines

After losing his wife to cancer, Greg Brown, founder of T-Vine winery, nursed a broken heart. By Virginie Boone

A Sweet Black Muscat

Wine of the Week: The 2010 Quady Winery Elysium California Black Muscat is fruity and intense. By Elin McCoy

Wine and Chinese Palates

Part 2: Gerald Asher explains why certain wines appeal to Chinese tastes and go with the cuisine. By Carolyn J. Phillips

Pinots and Stir-Fries

Part 1: Author and expert Gerald Asher breaks with tradition as he pairs wines with Chinese flavors. By Carolyn J. Phillips

A Rich, Velvety Red

Wine of the Week: Celebrate romance with the 2008 Lasseter Family Winery Amoureux Malbec Red Blend. By Elin McCoy

Ice Wine: Risky Business

Canadian winemakers gamble on the right degree of freezing cold to produce a tiny amount of elixir. By Caroline J. Beck

Chardonnay With Finesse

Wine of the Week: The 2009 Freeman Ryo-Fu Chardonnay from California is subtle but powerful. By Elin McCoy

Alsatian Pinot Noir

In a French region known for its fragrant white wines, Pinot Noir is beginning to carve a new path. By Sue Style

An Argentine White

Wine of the Week: The 2011 Bodega Colomé Torrontés is delicate, with notes of citrus and herbs. By Elin McCoy

Lodi’s Grape Uprising

Zinfandel might get most of the attention in California’s Lodi region, but other grapes are on the rise. By Virginie Boone

Watari Bune Sake Rice

At Japan's Hucho Homare brewery, the once-forgotten watari bune rice is the key to premium sake. By Sonoko Sakai

Champagne From 8 Angles

A quality Champagne seduces all of your senses. Learn how to fully appreciate a great bottle. By Patrick Comiskey

Noggin' It Old-School

Reach back to eggnog's roots for a truly rich and rockin' drink that will stir any holiday party. By Charles Perry

A Festive Prosecco

Wine of the Week: The NV Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is affordable bubbly. By Elin McCoy

A Changing Carmenère

Sampling 15 years from a storied Chilean estate paints a clear picture of evolution. By Rosemary George

A Grower Champagne

Wine of the Week: Pierre Péters Cuvée is a noteworthy part of a newly hot category of Champagne. By Elin McCoy

Raise a Glass for Eggnog

This family recipe for a rich eggnog is perfect for making toasts for any holiday. By Clifford A. Wright


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