Grapevine

“My dad was an avid collector of wine, but I don’t know much about fine wines. He passed away recently. How do I know if the wines in his cellar are valuable?” “I found several bottles of wine stored in

In my two most recent columns, we’ve explored the rarified air of the high-end wine auctions for rare wines. Typically the domain of the one percenters, it might seem that these auctions are the playgrounds and/or the battlefields of the

In last week’s column, I presented the rarified world of wine auctions and my experience as a participant (more as an observer) of a high-end auction conducted by Christie’s Auction House. These world-renowned auctions, conducted in major cities, are responsible

In the rarefied air of high-end auctions, the elite come together – in person or electronically – to bid against one another for sought-after rare collectibles. It is the thrill of one-upmanship that drives wealthy investors to bid against each

Snob: “One who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste.” Modest: “Humble, unassuming, unpretentious.” These terms have been applied to the wine world for many centuries, and have become even more in vogue since the

The cycle of winemaking is as much in the hands of Mother Nature as in those of winegrowers. The timing of the harvesting of grapes ultimately can make the difference between a spectacular, unique wine and a bland, pedestrian wine;

My wife and I enjoy many cuisines. And of course, we enjoy pairing our favorite foods with complementary wines. Regardless of the venue, we invariably dedicate a fair amount of time to selecting that perfect bottle of wine that will

Last week I reported on the recently completed $13.7 billion purchase by Amazon of Whole Foods. To me, this represents a sea change in food retailing that potentially will top the impact of Amazon’s stranglehold on virtually all hard goods

Every day, the incessant influence of the Internet rears its head in any number of ways. Just when I think its mesmerizing, all-consuming effect on my life is under control, another aspect invades my psyche and my mindset, drawing me