Grapevine

If the last quarter century has taught us anything it is that we are no longer “creatures of habit,” the well-turned phrase of older generations. Growing up in my Italian household, I knew exactly what meal we were having on

Last week we explored sparkling wines as natural food-pairing accompaniments. Having (hopefully) piqued your curiosity, it is now time to explore the numerous facets of sparkling wine in the form of a primer. 1) What makes sparkling wines unique? It

It’s been a quirky summer so far, for whatever reason, – and there’s no relief – or consistency – in sight. I’ve been enjoying my “new favorite” summer wine that I’ve recently rediscovered. My palate had been getting fatigued with

It seems that several time-tested paradigms may be falling by the wayside, replaced by 21st-century “truths.” One of these paradigm changes is occurring in the time-honored tradition of selecting wines based on ratings offered by established wine critics. Published wine

In previous columns I’ve been exploring the landscape of the wine regions of the world, seeking out women winemakers and assessing their impact on the current state of the industry. Thus far, having traveled the virtual vineyards and wineries of

The origins of winemaking have been traced back nearly 8,000 years. As societies evolved and advanced over this continuum, the face of the wine industry has remained remarkably static in one regard: the role of women winemakers and winery owners.

In my last two columns, I’ve discussed the role of women in winemaking — specifically in the United States and Western Europe. Selective strides have been made in the last quarter century by women winemakers who have been given the

Significant strides have been made in the last quarter century by women in the American wine industry who have been given the opportunity to ply their trade. These women have been able to infiltrate the industry based on their proven

The profile and style of the most popular wines have been similar for centuries: a certain balance of fruit and acidity, a mild tannic backbone and an ethereal olfactory impression. However, in the last few decades that profile has seen

In last week’s column we delved into the world of high-end wines and the exorbitant prices they command. My focus was on the La Romanée-Conti Grand Cru bottling, produced by the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, most commonly known by its