Category: Recent Columns

This week: why do wine glasses have stems and other vital issues confronting mankind. Continue reading →

Although rare at my house, sometimes a bottle of wine is not finished at the finish of the night. How long will it remain drinkable? Continue reading →

It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is upon us next week, so thoughts today on wines to go with the great harvest feast. Continue reading →

You store wine bottles horizontally in order to keep the cork damp, thus preventing it from drying out and ruining the wine, right? Continue reading →

The sommelier at the elegant restaurant deftly cuts the foil on the special bottle of wine she recommended, skillfully utilizes the double-hinged waiters corkscrew to extract the cork, and briskly removes the cork from the worm. In a flourish, she places the cork on the table or a small tray next to you. Continue reading →

Halloween happens next week, the first of the big three harvest festival events. Continue reading →

Last week we visited Super Value wine—stuff costing $5 or less. What about the next tier—wines that cost around $10? Continue reading →

Super value wines are those priced around $5 or less. Sounds like a great deal—a super deal. Continue reading →

At first glance, a recent study published in The Lancet appears to be bad news for those who enjoy alcoholic beverages. Continue reading →