It’s become fashionable to shorten the lengthy names of some grape varieties for the sake of brevity. Many folks now refer to Cabernet Sauvignon as “Cab” and Sauvignon Blanc as “Sauv Blanc.” I don’t...
Big love: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with bold wines
“How deep is your love?” the Bee Gees once asked. The same could be asked about your choice of Valentine’s Day wine. Are you planning a cozy fete to express your feelings or do you require a vinous...
Freezing conditions outside inspire us to have a closer look at ice wines. These decadent dessert wines are made from the juice of frozen grapes. Since most of the grape’s moisture is locked up as...
Once in a while, it's nice to go a little overboard on spending, especially during the holiday season. We hunted down a trio of luxurious wines that will make a special gift for the wine lover in...
Savor our American holiday meal with reds, whites, and a bubbly
Thanksgiving—America's most anticipated food and wine holiday—is nearly upon us. And now is the time to stock the wine rack with goodies that will pull together all the disparate flavors of our time-...
"Pizza wine" is a moniker that once conjured up images of red-checked tablecloths and straw-basket bottles. Nowadays, lots of wines claim to go with pizza, but few have what it takes to work.
Pizza...
DeJon Vineyard in Long Green Valley is the little winery that could. The former cattle farm may not be as well known as its neighbor Boordy Vineyards, but Baltimore County's first winery to open in...
There's plenty of summertime heat left in September before autumn arrives in earnest. Satisfy your red-wine cravings with Grenache, a grape that thrives in hot places and pairs well with warm-weather...
Riesling is the world's most versatile and food-friendly grape variety, but it is woefully misunderstood and often ignored by wine consumers. It can be a stylistic chameleon—from very dry to tooth-...
Reusable bags have almost become status symbols in markets. They say to other shoppers that you care about the environment by limiting disposable throwaways. So, it was only a matter of time before...
