Good Wine or Bad, Open Those Bottles

“I collect bad bottles, because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it.” states Ric Elias. This is an interesting statement; personally, I want to collect good bottles.

Ship n’ Sip: NJ Eases Access to Local Wines

It’s time to celebrate. As of May 1, a new state law allows small wineries—those that produce under 250,000 gallons per year—to ship directly to New Jersey wine enthusiasts.

Tags: Garden State Wine Growers Association | Somerset County

Argentina Cries Out to Wine Lovers

While the spring weather is nourishing our vineyards in North America, the grape harvest is winding down south of the Equator.

Tags: Argentina

A Taste of French Diversity

I am often asked, “What is your favorite wine?” Well, that depends on what I’m eating, the season and the setting. But if I could only drink wine from only one country, I would choose France.

Tags: French wines

Humor and Wine: A Perfect Pair

“Good humor is one of the preservatives of our peace and tranquility.” Thomas Jefferson, a wine lover and vintner, said that. He would probably agree that humor and wine are a good match. Doesn’t everything seem funnier after a few glasses of wine?

Tags: Malcolm Kushner, | Vintage Humor for Wine Lovers

Chill Out With a Chilean White Wine

White is the new red in Chile. Many of us are familiar with Chile’s delicious red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère. Now Chile is producing some very palatable Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay white wines from their cool coastal regions.

Tags: Chile | White Wine

Wine Labeling: Simply Confusing

A friend of mine loves Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, and with good reason. It’s a fresh aromatic white wine with grapefruit tastes and bright acidity. But would she enjoy it just as much by a different name?

Tags: Frank Schooner,