By Gary Twining Scotch Whisky is perhaps the most distinctive spirit. It can be produced…
Cold That Kills
Ohio Vineyards Have Faced Devastating Weather Patterns Cool-climate winegrowers face the major challenge of sub-zero…
‘Natural Wines’ Are Surging in Popularity
The natural wine movement goes beyond vineyard sustainability and the increasingly popular avoidance of chemical-based…
A Place For Every Wine
When Does an Appellation Become a Brand? Have you ever considered whether an appellation could…
Bottle Shock: Winemakers Turning To Alternatives To Glass Packaging
It is no surprise that glass bottles are still the overall preferred wine container for…
German Wines, Demystified
Cracking the Code On Germany’s Complex Wine-Labeling System Germany has long produced piquant, brilliant, lingering…
JUST DESSERTS
Dessert wines are one of the most overlooked and underappreciated wine categories. Part of the…
No Sacrifice Involved When Pairing Plant-Based Meals With Wines
While many Americans won’t be giving up their Ribeyes, New York Strips or Prime Rib…
Blind Tasting: Open Your Eyes to Wine Mastery
I love to watch old movies in which the actors are shown tasting wines blind.…
Oak and Its Influence on Wine
Oak has a natural affinity for wine in so many aspects: It imparts flavors of…
