Wine

Roger Voss covers Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire and South-West France as well as Portugal. His passion is matching food with wine, bringing the pleasures of the table to wine...

A country viewed by many as the home of fine wine, it is almost unique in terms of how embedded food and wine is in the nations culture. Given the...

A term typically reserved for?Champagne and Sparkling Wines, non-vintage or simply ?NV? on a label indicates a blend of finished wines from different vintages (years of harvest). To make non-vintage?Champagne,...

Succulent, intense, and crackling with minerality, this elegant non-vintage Champagne bursts with notes of quince, lemon curd, bread crust, almonds, fresh cut flowers and chalk. The wine fills the mouth...

France is renowned across the globe for its quality wines and the careful expertise which goes into making them, but what is truly remarkable about this relatively small country is...

Chamonix Wine Farm is nestled against Mont Rochelle mountain, deep within the rich wine-growing valley of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Formerly part of historic La Cotte granted to the...

Chamonix Wine Farm is nestled against Mont Rochelle mountain, deep within the rich wine-growing valley of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Formerly part of historic La Cotte granted to the...

Chamonix Wine Farm is nestled against Mont Rochelle mountain, deep within the rich wine-growing valley of Franschhoek in the Western Cape. Formerly part of historic La Cotte granted to the...

The nose of this wine is quite shy at first, and it takes patience to pull out aromas of plum, crushed berries and a touch of charcoal. The palate opens...

This iconic wine estate produces world-class wines in the Chalk Hill Appellation of Sonoma County. Since it?s founding in 1972 by famed attorney Fred Furth, Chalk Hill has been Sonoma...

This iconic wine estate produces world-class wines in the Chalk Hill Appellation of Sonoma County. Since it?s founding in 1972 by famed attorney Fred Furth, Chalk Hill has been Sonoma...

Michael Schachner is a New York-based journalist specializing in wine, food and travel. His articles appear regularly in?Wine Enthusiast,?where he is a longstanding contributing editor responsible for South America and...

The village of Porrera is located in the southwestern corner of the Priorat and is the largest of the 12 villages of the zone. Written records of a town (Valporrieram)...

The village of Porrera is located in the southwestern corner of the Priorat and is the largest of the 12 villages of the zone. Written records of a town (Valporrieram)...

In 1893, after several years of experience as an assistant in the cellars of the most famous commercial vineyards in the area, Luigi Cecchi set up his own business as...

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian...

It all began in 1893, when Luigi Cecchi became a professional wine taster. Although widespread in Europe, the craft of ?palatista (taster)? was still unknown in Italy. However, Luigi understood...

It all began in 1893, when Luigi Cecchi became a professional wine taster. Although widespread in Europe, the craft of ?palatista (taster)? was still unknown in Italy. However, Luigi understood...

Italy is recognised as being one of the finest wine producing countries in the world, and it isn't difficult to see why. With a vast amount of land across the...

"Remain close to the source in order to better understand the constraints, but also harness its potential." This maxim guides Ogier's principles in producing some of the most awarded wines...

Known for bold reds, crisp whites and distinctive sparkling and fortified wines, Spain has embraced international varieties and wine styles while continuing to place primary emphasis on its own native...

Ribera del Duero?is gaining ground with its single varietal Tempranillo wines, recognized for their concentration of fruit and opulence.?Priorat, a sub-region of Catalonia, specializes in bold, full-bodied red blends of...

Pinot Grigio?is the Italian name for?Pinot Gris, a white mutation of the Pinot family which shares its genetic fingerprint with Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc et al. The term Pinot Grigio...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

Castillo de Monseran is located in Carine?a in Spain. Cari?ea is frequently cited as the birthplace of Grenache/Garnacha. Only later did the varietal migrate to southern France, where it gained...

Tucked in the foothills of the Pyren?es along the French Border in Navarra, Castillo de Monjard?n?s estate was originally a way station along the famous pilgrimage route from Paris to...

Our exclusive emphasis on quality began in Santiago de Cuba where on February 4, 1862, Don Facundo Bacard? Mass? purchased a small distillery and revolutionized rum making. After careful and...

Plantings of Syrah, Cabernet, and Merlot are to the south, where the Orcia river provides a milder microclimate. The non-traditional wines are as exciting as the Brunello and Rosso: ?Ateo,?...

Just as it has been for the last 900 years, the entire village is intimately involved in the production of wine and olive oil. The cellars, bottling plant, barrels and...

Just as it has been for the last 900 years, the entire village is intimately involved in the production of wine and olive oil. The cellars, bottling plant, barrels and...

Up to the 1970s the estate was known mainly for production of grain, it even held the European record for production of second harvest corn. This specialization in grain continues...

Merlot ??Sangiovese?wines are made from two grape varieties extensively grown and widely appreciated in?Italy.?Sangiovese?is internationally renowned for its well-balanced structure and savory flavors. It also happens to be Italy's most...

The origins of Bolgheri Castle date back to 1500. Since then, it has been the property of the Counts of Gherardesca family. In the second half of the 1700s, restoration...

The origins of Bolgheri Castle date back to 1500. Since then, it has been the property of the Counts of Gherardesca family. In the second half of the 1700s, restoration...

Up to the 1970s the estate was known mainly for production of grain, it even held the European record for production of second harvest corn. This specialization in grain continues...