Category: Wine FAQs

We’re of the opinion that any time is the right time for some bubbly. Yet, the typical American consumer tends to rely on holidays and specific celebrations to consider drinking...

Rosé is officially in season, and the many great flushed rosés of California, France, Italy, and Spain start showing up on the shelves of great wine shops across the U.S....

This is the time of year when grape growers make rooted cuttings from their vineyards.

Last night, I attended an extraordinary wine dinner at Maialino in Manhattan honoring the writer Kerin O’Keefe for the publication of her new book on Barolo and Barbaresco (UC Press). A...

American Chardonnay usually gets a bad rap. Whether you’re an “old world” or “new world” type of drinker, there’s much to enjoy about the unique blend of American Chardonnays. Known...

One of the questions we get a lot is why are there “sulfites” in wine? Contrary to popular belief, sulfites can be thought of as one of wine’s friends —...

The holidays are a time when we tend to reach for sweet wines. Sweet or “dessert” wines are always popular during the festive season, as that’s when we tend to...

If you have a wine lover on your holiday gift-giving list this year, don’t stress! There are thousands of unique and memorable gifts for the imbibers in your life. And...

Which organic wineries are the best? It's a question we get asked a lot. Increasingly today, organic grape growing — although not "certified organic wine" — is becoming increasingly popular across the globe.  Many...

On paper, organic wine is a great idea.  By growing grapes organically, you deliver higher quality fruit often with more vibrant aromas and flavors. And in theory, you help to protect...