Classic Wines

The Champagne Lesson Continues - This time Focusing on Variety and Style.The first thing you need to know is that Champagne is made with three grapevarieties, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. If a wine is madeentirely from Pinot Noir or Pinot ... read more

What You Need To Know About Champagne Before The New Year Hits.In preparation for the New Year, I would like to start a series of articles to discuss Champagne. First I would like to begin with a brief history of the region and the wines.In the followi... read more

A gift to you, from you.Hopefully by now you have done all your Christmas shopping and purchased a gift for your boss, co-workers, in-laws and every other person on the list this year. Now with that out of the way, let's talk about what you are getting... read more

One of the biggest things I will miss once I move to the Caribbean is meeting well known winemakers. Sometimes I even get a chance to meet legendary ones. I am referring to Alain Dugas, winemaker at Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape. I had the hono... read more

Courses: Jumbo Prawn Cocktail, Trio of Tuna Tartare, Seared Pork BellyWines: 2004 Didier Dagueneau Silex Pouilly Fume (Sauvignon Blanc), 2005 Planeta Cometa (Fiano), 2004 Twelve Pinot NoirWith less than a month left before I depart on my trip I find my... read more

The first thing you have to learn when discussing American clones is the term "suitcase clone." A suitcase clone literally refers to a clone that was smuggled out of another country, likely in a suitcase, and replanted here in the US. What's the big de... read more

Dijon clones are a set of clones that are widely planted throughout the United States. The clones are called Dijon because they originated in Burgundy where, after testing hundreds of varieties, the French government selected the clones. Today the orig... read more

Since the great Pinot Noir craze began almost three years ago, wine shops all over the country have more than doubled their selection of pinots. When selecting domestic Pinot Noirs, consumers now are faced with limitless options not only from different... read more

For those of you who enjoy high quality, small production, powerhouse red wines, look no further than Charbono. Charbono, believe it or not, has been in California since the 1880's but today is only produced by a few select wineries who have mastered t... read more

With less than 45 days left before I depart for the island I took a trip back to Greenville, Mississippi to say my goodbyes to my family. The trip would not be complete until I make a stop at the one gem that still remains in town, Does Eat Place circa... read more

For wine-lovers there is no better holiday than Thanksgiving. This is the moment we have all been waiting for. Large groups of people, together eating and drinking. This is the time of year we all justify opening the "good stuff." Whether you are a par... read more

The most important factor in enjoying good wine is having the proper tools. You cannot enjoy a great wine until you choose the proper vessels to complete the experience. There are a number of factors that you have to take into account if you are going ... read more

Meet our new Caribbean Wine Diaries columnist - Dylan York...My name is Dylan York and I am training to be a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine. For me wine is an experience that bookmarks the best times of our lives. I enjoy sharing experiences wit... read more