Vintage blanc de blancs champagne a whiter shade of pale
In Casino Royale (Ian Fleming, 1953) James Bond considers ordering a Taittinger 1945, but the sommelier suggests Taittinger Blanc de…
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The rise and fall and rise of Coravin
The list of wine accessories is a long one. But aside from the corkscrew, the decanter, and various devices that…
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Primo Franco 1983–2013: Prosecco Resurgent
Despite the long post-2008 recession and the continuing malaise of the Italian economy, sales of Prosecco-the real thing from the…
One Dish, One Wine
This month, Eleven Madison Park, three star winner and recipient of the overall World’s Best Wine List 2015 award, shares…
Consider the Apple
Among all the world’s fruits, only grapes get broad respect in their fermented form. Berry wines and the like are…
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Wine of the Month: Our top pick from Portuguese Whites
Almost 30 years ago now, Robert Joseph and I staged a comparative tasting of Portuguese whites for an early issue…
Are locabibers underserved?
“There is no question that the locavore food movement has inspired a thorough consideration of all the products available in…
World’s Best Wine List 2015 Announced
The annual World’s Best Wine Lists are back, celebrating the importance of a good wine selection from around the world.…
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