Classic Wines

Port is the sweet, fortified wine for which Portugal is famous. Like Champagne, Port must be made only in a specific part of the country and through a process that has been strictly defined by law. Essentially, this somewhat syrupy, wonderfully soot...

Madeira is an island between the coasts of the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa that belongs to Portugal. It is also the fortified wine made there. One might legitimately claim that the island is so well known for no other reason than the sweet wi...

Dessert wines were very popular in the United States around the middle of the 20th Century. Then, as the American palate developed an affinity for dry wines, dessert wines fell out of favor. But lately, they have seen a resurgence, and as a result, ...

Canada may seem like a strange place for high-end wine production, but its naturally cooler climate is perfect for the growth of some excellent wine grapes. The Canadian wine industry is centered in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and British Columbia...

California is the single most well-known wine producing state in the country. From the Cabernet Sauvignons of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys to the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Carneros, to the world-renowned wines of Paso Robles, Carneros, and the R...

New Year's Eve, Birthdays, Anniversaries, awards ceremonies, even the Super Bowl - not one of these would be complete without the addition of Champagne. It is, perhaps, the most famous of all wines made anywhere in the world. Indeed, you don't have ...

Wines have been made in France for thousands of years. Perhaps this is one of the reasons French wines are some of the most sought-after in the world: The French have practice, and with wine traditions that go back as far as theirs do, French winema...

Greek wines are experiencing a renaissance of sorts. After a glorious ancient past renowned for its wine production, Greece has recently found itself a spot on the world wine stage again. And though its wines are not yet considered to be on the same...