The Dos and Don’ts of Wine Labels

Wine labels can have more incomprehensible jargon than a doctor's office. But what terms are meaningful and which are just nonsense? Here's your guide...

What is Piquette? Meet Wine’s Easy-Drinking, Low-alcohol Style

Originally a wine for the working class, piquette, a low-alcohol style made from leftover grapes, is making a comeback in America and beyond...

Pennsylvania Wine Finds Focus

Pennsylvania’s wineries are up against Prohibition-era laws but they are pushing forward and producing exceptional wines such as Merlot and Chardonnay...

Fall for Vins Doux Naturels

Enter Roussillon, a storied region in Southern France as famous for its dramatic landscapes as its ancient viticultural traditions. While a renaissance in winemaking is currently underway, the stalwarts of the land – Vins Doux Naturels – remain the region’s soul...

Salumerias to Sustainable Oyster Farms, My Favorite Places to Eat in Sonoma County

How Hybrid Barrels are Changing Your Wine, Beer and Spirits

Originally an inexpensive way to incorporate French oak into wine, barrels made from multiple oak species offer winemakers the opportunity for innovation...