By Alan Cowell Originally Posted December 12, 2017
Bigger isn’t always better. As we approach the peak of our holiday parties, make sure your wine is being poured into a proper wine glass, not a goblet! – Marla Priest
LONDON — It may not surprise anyone who has observed […]
By Ray Isle Originally Posted December 12th, 2017
I thought many of our wine collectors, whom are also runners, would appreciate this article. I’m exhausted (and – thirsty) by the read! – Marla Priest
Aspen-based Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy goes from hydration drinks to grand cru Burgundy before running a sub 4-hour marathon […]
By Lexi Williams Posted on November 20, 2017
Insightful article regarding what grapes contain higher levels of melatonin and how many nightly glasses can contribute to a healthy slumber – Marla Priest
For most people, a glass of wine before bed sounds like a luxurious nighttime ritual—it’s delicious and it gets you in the […]
By Jamie Lewis – Originally Posted December 18, 2017
Santa Barbara, Calif.—The Thomas Fire, which narrowly missed Ojai vineyards and wineries last week, is now the third-largest wildfire in California history, and is moving northwest to threaten urban wineries and tasting rooms near downtown Santa Barbara. Since it began two weeks ago, […]
By Tom Mullen | Posted December 4, 2017
Before the economic crisis of 2008, just having the word ‘Barolo’ on a label was enough to ensure solid sales for this tannic red wine from northwest Italy. Produced in a small and hilly region, this low production and highly demanded wine could, with little effort, […]
By MICHAEL SCHACHNER | Originally Posted November 25, 2017
If you stand atop a plateau in the eastern reaches of the Ribera del Duero wine region, you might not realize that the Tempranillo vines you’re admiring are doing their thing at upwards of 3,000 feet elevation above sea level. Same goes for the old-vine […]
By Eric Asimov | Originally Posted November 24, 2017
Wine can put extraordinary demands on consumers.
When you buy a car, you drive it away. Plug in a new television, and you can roll with laughter at a favorite comedy. But buy a few bottles of the latest vintage of a fine wine? Often, […]
By Mitch Frank | Originally Posted November 22, 2017
During his long musical career, Louis Armstrong performed with some classic musicians, from King Oliver to Ella Fitzgerald. But on Nov. 3, the great Satchmo […]
