Greece and Maine have lots in common – island life, pristine seafood and pine trees, for three.
Appel on Wine
Languedoc no longer known for producing plonk
New, young winemakers are making very good wines in this southern corner of France.
Riesling? RIESLING! Is anybody listening?
These are the ‘hands-down greatest below-$20 white wines in the world (and above-$20),’ yet few Mainers are talking about, let alone drinking, them.
Compelling rosés could entice more of us to drink pink
Many winemakers produce more intriguing rosé should you want to go beyond the pleasant but innocuous.
Pinot grigio’s quality rests in its grower’s hands
When the extremely prolific grapes are pruned well, the wine is better.
The late Jim Harrison’s life and writing teach as much about wine as anything can
For an unconventional wine education (and life education), pick up his books.
Chinon, friend of many foods, makes incredible wines
If you love pepper, there’s a good chance you’ll like them.
Can’t afford Burgundy? Drink Oregon’s pinot noir
We offer several good choices if you are looking for useful, pretty and unobtrusive wines for ordinary meals.
Muscadet is not just for oysters
Let it age and it’ll surprise – and delight – you.
In the age of relentless and fractured virtual wine commentary, what is the place of a wine store?
And can a humble, midweek wine compete with an “awesome” rarity?