One of the best things about living near the Chesapeake Bay is our access to fresh, delicious seafood. If you’re looking for some great wines to pair with your next seafood feast, here are three wines built for the job. ...
Had such a great time talking about Bordeaux this week with my friend Mario Bosquez on Martha Stewart Radio. We discussed (and tasted) some great affordable wines from this region and covered the trends to watch. ...
Now that spring is in full gear it's time to throw a wine tasting party. It is easier than you think, not to mention fun! Your guests can learn more about wine and each other. Take turns hosting tastings each month. There’s no better way to...
Vibrant, fun-loving, interesting, and great to eat with—this is a great description of the wonderful people I met in Austria this past January. But it also describes their wines. Austria might not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of fine...
If you’re looking to take your wine rack “green,” you’ll be pleased that there are more wines than ever using environmentally friendly practices. To determine a winery’s level of “green,” there are a number of factors to consider. Here is what you need to know… ...
One night when we were out to dinner in Jamaica, I found a hidden gem on their wine list—a 2003 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon for $48! I have long been a fan of this brand started by Tony Soter in Napa Valley and I knew that...
Last Wednesday I had a great time visiting Mario Bosquez again for the "Winesday" segment of the Martha Stewart Radio Living Today show. This time we discussed some great natural and organic wines perfect for Easter Ham. ...
It’s said to have inspired the work of some of the greatest artists in the world— Degas, Manet, Wilde, and Hemingway, to name a few. Some think it caused homicidal rages and vivid hallucinations—and even drove Vincent Van Gogh to cut off his ear. You...
Bordeaux is steeped in tradition. Even in the old-boy network of wine regions, it’s a powerhouse, with more than 1,000 years of winemaking history and some 300,000 acres of vineyards planted. ...
If you want to see your friends more often, increase your knowledge and enjoyment of wine, then consider starting a monthly wine club. By the start if next year have much more to discuss when sampling the host’s wine selections. ...