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Luxury Napa and Sonoma
Napa and Sonoma are awash in elevated tasting experiences. No longer is arriving at a winery an exercise of simply bellying up to the wine bar. It’s become theater and tastings often command the price of a Broadway show. Here’s a round-up of tasting experiences, which all require reservations.
The Best 33 Sauvignon Blancs from Sancerre to New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc is zingy and fresh. In some places, New Zealand particularly, it takes on notes of cut grass and bell peppers (loved by many, loathed by some). In other places, it’s flinty and austere. In still others, it mellows into melon or mango notes. Always, Sauvignon Blanc suggests citrus of one form or another — grapefruit, lemon, lime. Done well, it’s got a kind ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Travel Gadgets and Gifts For Frequent-Flying Dads
Frequent flying dads have seen it all in their travels. If you want to surprise him with a gift that will improve his work trips or give him something more to look forward to when he returns home, here are some interesting Father’s Day gift ideas at all price ranges. After a long trip, give Dad some of his favorite libations to enjoy with loved ones or just a good book. Findi...
What Makes Burgundy Wine Worth the Price?
Burgundy’s iconic wines have become tougher to source as their popularity and demand soar. Here’s why they still deserve your attention. The wine region of Burgundy is situated in the east-central area of France, where the primary grapes are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Burgundian winemakers believe their unique terroir reflects the best expression of these native var...
World Chardonnay Day Celebration with Cakebread Cellars
Today is World Chardonnay Day, and among the meta of current wine drinking that could be a hot button for positive or negative thoughts. Let’s focus on the positive. When you think of the crème de la crème of Chardonnay producers in Napa Valley, Cakebread Cellars is at the top of the list.
Lambrusco, the Love-It-or-Hate-It Red, Is the Sparkling Wine of the Summer
Wine is the easiest way to please a dinner party, but it can be easy to fatigue on the standard red vs white options. Enter Lambrusco, the fruity sparkling red wine from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Lambrusco is one of the best wines to drink in the summer, particularly because pairing wine with summer foods can often be a challenge.
Résonance Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Resonated with Me, Will They Resonate with You?
The word “resonance” is derived from the Latin word “resonantia,” which means “echo,” or from the root “resonare” — to “sound again.” The aptly named Résonance Wines in the Willamette Valley resonated with Maison Louis Jadot from France and will resonate with wine lovers. And the wines resonated with me as the single vineyard Pinot Noirs reflect the terro...
Which Wines Pair Well with … Pizza
A go-to rule among food-and-wine pairing experts is to drink what you like, rather than picking a wine style you don’t enjoy in the hope that it will improve with the food. This holds especially true with a versatile food like pizza. Pizza is really a perfect formula for showcasing Italian simplicity and balance: a flatbread with sweet, acidic tomatoes, melty rich cheese and ...
Why It’s Time for You to Reconsider Beaujolais
Many wine drinkers’ lone reference point for Beaujolais is the barely drinkable plonk that arrives on our shores around Thanksgiving every year. The only time that Beaujolais is normally mentioned coincides with the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday of November. Yet there is very little in common between that Beaujolais Nouveau and the more serious,...
Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino
More than 125 wines were reviewed by Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson for the Brunello di Montalcino tasting report in the June 15 – 30, 2024, issue. For a full analysis of the latest vintages, best producers and recommended wines, read “Brunello’s 2019 Triumph.”
