Classic Wines

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, ...

Though there are some regions of France where Mourvedre is the primary variety used in wines (specifically Provence and Bandol), it is as a blending grape that Mourvedre has made its most important mark. In the southern Rhône, it is one of the...

The Rhone region extends both north and south of the Rhone River. In the north, the famous Syrah-based red wines of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, and Hermitage are made. To the south of the Rhône River, the more affordable red wines of C&o...

The Rhône region of France is more well-known for its red wines than for its whites. This is unfortunate, for the white wines of this region are every bit as exciting, just as delicious, and, more often than not, completely unique in the world...

Val d'Aosta has the distinction of being Italy's smallest wine-producing region. This does not, however, mean that it's wines are not worth noticing. Quite the contrary: The wines of this region in northwestern Italy, near the borders with Switzerla...

Located in the northeastern part of Spain, this wine zone is the largest in the region of Catalonia, of which, most famously, Barcelona is a part. The most well-known grape varieties that are grown and vinified there include Monastrell, Carinena, an...

Located in South Australia, McLaren Vale is a wine region of ever-increasing importance and visibility. Indeed, there seem to more wines bearing the McLaren Vale name on their labels now than ever before. And this is a very good thing. In a country ...

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...