Cruising the Wine Islands Of the Southwest of France

Roger Morris
Features
10 min read
Think of the area’s 18 appellations as an archipelago of isolated vinous enclaves. In many ways, France’s Southwest wine region makes little sense. Few of its 18 individual appellations – 12 AOPs and 6 IGPs – barely touch each other. Instead, they are isolated by buffers of woodlands or vast

A whole lotta colheita

Simon J Woolf
Feature Stories
3 min read
Something interesting happens when wine lovers or geeks get the chance to taste very old bottles – and by old I mean multiple decades. The aura of gravitas, excitement and privilege can be such that it's very hard to critically evaluate. Besides, how many of us have done comparative tastings

It’s Cool to Drink White in Winter

Wendy Crispell
Feature Stories
4 min read
Many wine drinkers switch up to a majority of red consumption in cooler months. Simmering winter pots of stewed or braised beef cry out for an enormous, swirling glass of red wine. Fireside sipping suggestions from many sources include big, bold California Cabernet Sauvignon, hearty Chianti’s and blends so rich