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February 4, 2013
Wines from Portugal are Coming

Watch for more Portuguese wine on the shelves in the coming year,  as well as major promotional events featuring them.
 

Portugal is making great efforts to increase the awareness of her quality dry wines in the United States from all major regions, including Alentejo , Minho/Vinho Verde, Lisbon/Estremadura, Bairrada, Dao, Setubal, and Algarve, as well as Douro, from which Port comes.  Douro has already made inroads for some of its dry wines, with Douro Boys portfolio as an example.

November 18, 2012
Choapa Valley

The Choapa Valley, though small, with only 96 hectares under vine, is a wine region that’s gaining in notoriety.

The Choapa Valley, though small with only 96 hectares under vine, is a wine region that’s gaining in notoriety.

This northern area is in the narrowest part of Chile where the Andes meet the coastal range. The valley itself is further divided into two areas: Illapel and Salamanca which are known for their rocky soils with a base of clay, silt, and chalk.

October 27, 2012
Malleco & Bío Bío Valleys

Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas are the two of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Malleco and Bío Bío Valleys.

Over the past twenty years, Chilean wineries and winemakers have been discovering new and interesting terroir and microclimates. Among these areas are the two of the most Southern-reaching areas of Chile, the Malleco and Bío Bío Valleys.

September 25, 2012
Itata & Curico Valleys

The Itata and Curico Valleys are, in general, two of the lesser-known valleys of the country, but it is within these areas that one will find some of the greatest history and diversity.

The Itata and Curico Valleys are, in general, two of the lesser-known valleys of the country, but it is within these areas that one will find some of the greatest history and diversity.

July 4, 2012
Culinary matching 101: wines for classic blackened tuna

Roy Yamaguchi's blackened tuna in soy mustard butter sauce was one of the original fusion style dishes, and also utilized for Roy's staff training, demonstrating how multiple wines can match a single dish for multiple reasons.

In the mid-eighties Paul Prudhomme’s blackened redfish permanently entered the vocabulary of average American restaurant-goers; but since then, you can argue that it is variations of blackened tuna that have become more ubiquitous in restaurants, bars and, no doubt, countless home

June 4, 2012
Spanish grape obsessions for all the right (culinary) reasons

There are few wines that can shock you as much by the way they alter sensations in food contexts as those made from grapes like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and especially Albarino...

April 10, 2012
Bordeaux’s 2011 Vintage a Keeper, But the Dance over Prices Continues

As was the case with the 2008 vintage, the jumbled weather in 2011 had all the right elements – sunshine, rain, heat, cold – in all the wrong places, thus gathering early predictions of gloom.

Coming just days before Easter, Bordeaux pulled another rabbit from its hat with the 2011 vintage wines during last week’s barrel tastings in the fabled French wine region.
As was the case with the 2008 vintage, the jumbled weather in 2011 had all the right elements – sunshine, rain, heat, cold – in all the wrong places, thus gathering early predictions of gloom.

March 25, 2012
True luxe & flagellation at the 2012 World of Pinot Noir

True luxe and flagellation at the 2012 World of Pinot Noir:  American Pinot Noir has definitely grown up, but have Pinot Noir lovers matured?

What became crystal clear after two days of immersion in the grape at The 12th Annual World of Pinot Noir in Shell Beach, CA. this past March 2-3:  American Pinot Noir has definitely grown up.
 
March 23, 2012
Burgundy wines tastings - Terroirs & Signatures de Bourgogne

The Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB) cordially invites you to attend "Terroirs & Signatures de Bourgogne," the year's most prestigious trade tasting event.

Join us from 1pm - 6pm on

Tuesday April 24th, 2012 - San Francisco City Hall San Francisco

Thursday April 26th, 2012 - Tribeca Rooftop, New York

RSVP by April 10th for an opportunity to attend an educational seminar from 11am - 1pm entitled "Climats et Lieux-dits de Bourgogne".

Click here to RSVP.

March 22, 2012
Why this whole "balance" issue is a crock

Why this whole "balance" issue is a crock:  At first, when word started getting around about a year or two ago, it was easy to dismiss:  the notion that wines over 14% alcohol, or else picked “overripe,” are somehow inferior...

March 15, 2012
Casablanca Valley: A Cool Climate Variety’s Paradise

Casablanca Valley, Chile’s premier cool-climate coastal region, offers wine lovers an elegant style of wine that’s uniquely indicative of the area.

Casablanca Valley, Chile’s premier cool-climate coastal region, offers wine lovers an elegant style of wine that’s uniquely indicative of the area. Here, the focus is on varieties that thrive in cooler temperatures including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and a rising production of Syrah.

March 3, 2012
Chilean Terroir

Over the past few decades, Chilean winemakers have been paying increased attention to the terroir of each valley in Chile.

Over the past few decades, Chilean winemakers have been paying increased attention to the terroir of each valley in Chile. Extensive analysis of climate and soil has been conducted to ensure that grape varieties are grown in the areas best suited for each.

March 3, 2012
Maipo Valley

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine.

Southwest of Santiago lies the Maipo Valley, arguably the most famous wine producing region in Chile and it is also one of the largest totaling over 10,000 hectares of area under vine. Though the Maipo Valley is not Chile’s oldest wine region, it is often referred to as the most traditional.

January 17, 2012
Wines of Chile Promo Video

Discover Chile.

Wines of Chile promo video.

December 14, 2011
Wines of Terroirs Originels

A small group of Beaujolais and Macon winegrowers discover that working together on quality and marketing is a pathway to success.

There is a commonality among restaurateurs and winemakers that is crucial to both, but which is sometimes ignored by both – at their own considerable peril.

June 9, 2011
The wines of TAPAS defy convention...

Over 1,900 attended the Tempranillo Advocates Producers & Amigos Society Grand Tasting in San Francisco this past June 4; the third year in a row attendance has doubled.  

March 26, 2011
Blandy’s 200th Year Anniversary Tasting, NYC

What an opportunity to try some wines I’ve never experienced!  Blandy’s Madeira celebrates its 200th Anniversary this year, and is hosting a series of tasting events to share their history and wine, including some older vintage

Blandy’s 200th  Year Anniversary Tasting, NYC

March 24, 2011
The Art of Travel, Food and Wine Writing

Playing with Words and Wine

March 9, 2011
Italian Wine Masters, NYC 2/8/11

Kevin Zraly hosted a very well attended seminar at the Hilton New York, on February 8, as part of the 2011 Italian Wine Masters. The annual event brings many great Tuscan producers, along with DOCG Prosecco to New York. This year Zraly was on h

“The Waiting Game: Age-worthy

January 26, 2011
Wine Studies at the CIA at Greystone
January 19, 2011
When Style Is Substance: Pairing Wine with Food

In my experience there is no food-and-wine match that is guaranteed to please—or displease—everyone.

In my experience there is no food-and-wine match that is guaranteed to please—or displease—everyone. All of us have probably experienced perfect combinatio

January 5, 2011
Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends-The Orlando Museum of Art

Wine Market Council to Host the Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends
Featuring new research on Baby Boomers, Winery Direct Sales, Social Media

January 5, 2011
Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, CA

Wine Market Council to Host the Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends
Featuring new research on Baby Boomers, Winery Direct Sales, Social Media

January 5, 2011
Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends-Museum of Modern Art, NYC

Wine Market Council to Host the Sixth Annual Presentation of U.S. Wine Consumer Trends
Featuring new research on Baby Boomers, Winery Direct Sales, Social Media

January 5, 2011
The Italian Wine Masters at The Hilton New York