On an annual basis, the vast majority of sparkling wines are sold and consumed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. I love the idea of using wine to commemorate an important occasion, but these wines are so celebratory, delicious, and food-friendly, ... See more
Borsao’s Viña Borgia Garnacha Credit: Opici Wines & Spirits OK folks. Holidays are here and the most pressing question facing wine lovers is, How the hell can I afford enough good wine to satisfy the 50+ people coming to my house this weekend? We have... See more
Some of the very finest white wines made anywhere on earth come from the northeastern corner of Italy. Some brilliant wag in the Italian infrastructure decided to combine this huge area of several dozen wine growing regions into one area called Trevenezie... See more
It’s always nice to see locals get national recognition, so it was a pleasure to open up the current issue of the Wine Spectator (October 31, 2025 edition) to a section called Meet Me at the Wine Bar. The article is a collection of the best wine joints in... See more