Four great Golden State wines that prove Canadians' obsession with California is more than justified
By far the largest export market for American wine by revenue is Canada, which bought USD $484 million worth in 2022.
Great wines and an even better cause
The 2024 Grapes for Humanity Fine Wine Auction is more than a charitable cause—it’s a showcase of Canada’s best winemakers.
Serious or fun? These Oregon wines prove you don't have to choose
Two Oregon producers that began in 1972 brought wines to the Oregon and Washington State Wine Expedition that demonstrated differences in style but a similarity of purpose in an interesting way.
There's a reason premium wines have a premium price tag
The thing about making wines that fetch hundreds of euros a bottle is that one can afford to invest in their production. There are no clunkers.
La Bourgogne earns its reputation
Through the hundreds of wines, at formal tastings, large and small meals, and even a picnic, there was not a single one I didn’t like or questioned the quality of the viticulture or winemaking.
Five bistros to try on your trip to Paris
All of these establishments have classic bistro fare like steak frites, beef tartar, and some permutation of the greatest hits of French cuisine.
The simple, all-encompassing key to really knowing wine
The only real way to know about wine is to live it: see it, smell it, taste it, drink it, talk about it, and start all over again when you can.
Tough times in the wine world call for innovative experiments to buck the trends
Many smaller, independent producers depend on the precise segment of the market that is shrinking as consumers tighten their belts. Not only has the cost of everything gone up (even bottles), but so has the cost of borrowing.
The magic of pairing the right food with the perfect wine
All of the principles of food and wine pairing are dubious and do poorly by close examination—except when they really work.
Amidst a worrisome winter, The Crush is Niagara's good news wine story
he Niagara Custom Crush Studio is the only “crush pad” in Ontario. It’s a place where winemakers without a winery can bring their grapes to be sorted, pressed, and made into wine.