October is Merlot Month and, ironically, also the 20th anniversary of the wine-centric movie Sideways – a film that reverberated across the wine industry, causing Merlot sales to plummet.

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

We usually follow the adage “if it grows together, it goes together,” but there are too many wonderful wines in the world to just focus on Italy when pairing pasta dishes. Every now and then ...

When the weather cools, it’s officially Châteauneuf-du-Pape season. But wines from the most famous appellation in southern France don't have to cost a fortune. Michel Tardieu of Tardieu-Laurent is a ...

Be it for quiet nights in huddled up under a blanket, or for toasting your friends at a festive function, red wines are always a firm favourite and guaranteed crowd pleaser. So, whether you’re a ...

Flavours can vary, ranging from wines with vivid red fruits, like cooked strawberries, to those that are darker and more tannic. In this taste test I’ve included wines from four quality tiers ...

Read more:In a precarious wine world, how one Los Olivos vineyard is redefining grape farming “They make their own wines here. It’s just outstanding, very special,” says the film’s ...

At Âmevive, working animals, biodiversity, cover crops and no-till farming make for vibrant wines from native yeasts that are part of the DNA of the land. July 11, 2024 “They make their own ...

Take a free online pairing class with her here. Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free. Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing ...