Wines and Weather

The latest Wine Spectator Vintage Chart arrived recently as the first snow of winter was accumulating in my front yard. Given that we had a few feet of snow by this time last year, the flakes reminded me of how the weather changes from year to year.

Tags: Bordeaux

New Law is a Win-Win for Wine Lovers

The growth of New Jersey’s wine industry has long been stunted by what our vintners viewed as troublesome regulations. A reform bill signed into law this week should change all that—and could energize a growth spurt for the state’s wine biz.

Be Happy, Drink Safely

The New Year celebrations are over and it seems all the fun is behind us. Today this seems to be especially true. Last month, I wrote about Champagne and wine gifts; this month I’m thinking about one of my Grandfather’s favorite sayings: “Everything in moderation.”

Tags: Riesling | La Spinetta Bricoo Quaglia | Moscato d'Asti

Feasting on Fondue

A warm fire, the football playoffs (go Giants!) and cheese fondue are long-standing winter traditions in my home. This traditional Swiss dish not only goes well with wine but also has wine as a main ingredient.

Tags: Wall Street Journal | Finlandia Inc. | fondue