In past columns, I’ve written about the overwhelming conclusions of multiple studies on the health benefits of a moderate consumption of wine. Two glasses a day for men and one a day for women … [Read more...]

I frequently ponder, and then expound upon in this column, the wonders of winemaking. Elemental, and always vitally essential, to the success of winemakers worldwide is the essence of the power and … [Read more...]

Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve engaged you on exploratory trips to California wine country that my wife and I have enjoyed. The genesis of these trips over the past year was our desire to … [Read more...]

“The daily fog floated imperceptibly through the individual grapevines, seemingly caressing the grapes with delicate moisture. The Pacific Ocean, less than a mile away, acted as a backdrop to the fog … [Read more...]

By Bill Primavera One of my first apartments was in a four-story walk-up in Brooklyn Heights owned by a cranky landlady named Diana who owned an antiques shop on the first floor. In her heyday, … [Read more...]

“A show of hands. How many of you have visited wine-producing countries?” This is how I typically begin one of my wine and food pairing events. A large percentage invariably raise their hands with … [Read more...]

Last year, and again this spring, my wife and I embarked on a treasure hunt in northern California. We had been on these excursions in previous years. In fact, this was our 13th immersion into the … [Read more...]

My approach and experiences with the expansive and ever-expanding world of wine has changed over the years. Early on, I drank to fit my budget. My palate was inexperienced and my wallet was thin. The … [Read more...]