Marshall Wehr
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Disney World Wine, by George: When It Comes to Tasting, It’s a Big World After All
Wine Bar George, the first real wine bar at Disney World, opened in May, an important development in Disney’s evolution as a place of entertainment …
WineHiyu Wine Farm (Oregon)
The former dairy farm<p>Nate and China built recently a tasting room at the winery but when we first arrived there we didn't see it and parked near this …
Wine & SpiritsAndrew Jefford: Horizontal and vertical
Andrew Jefford throws a proverbial bone to horizontal wine tasting, which he feels is underrated in today's world of writing and criticism.<p>Wine …
Winethe tavel rosé of today: couleur tavel 2018
"Couleur Tavel" is an annual tasting festival held in the Gard village of Tavel to celebrate its eponymous rosé appellation. I had the pleasure of …
5 Amazing Italian Wine Routes, Great For Fall Getaways
There are few better ways to experience autumn in Italy than with a trip to its wine regions, visiting vineyards and cantinas, sampling artisanal cheeses and breads, and dining in rustic trattorias overlooking poster-worthy landscapes. But Italy has some 140 wine roads (called s<i>trade dei vini</i>) to …
ItalyWhat Is Spontaneous Fermentation, and How Does It Affect the Taste of Wine, Beer, and Booze?
The hands-off fermentation method makes really interesting wine, beer, and even rum. Here’s why we’re so into it right now.<p>“Spontaneous fermentation” sounds like the worst two-word Instagram bio you’ve ever read. Or something terrible that would show up in an online dating profile. “Hey. I’m 23. …
BeerTop 5 Wine Clubs for Quality, Expert-Curated Wine
Wine clubs require a lot of trust. You’re buying wines that you haven’t seen, and betting they’ll be good. How can you avoid the disappointment of a …
WineHiking the Cliffs of Cinque Terre
The conclusion of our wine and food tour of Tuscany takes us beyond Tuscany as we head into Liguria for a finale of seafood and scenery along Italy’s …
ItalyA book review of “43 Wine Regions”
Author, Michael Biddick sets out with an interesting proposal to analyze the world’s wine regions and essentially generate a group of 43 that …
Book ReviewsA tranquil moment with Didier Depond
In a rare tête-a-tête, <i>The SOMM Journal</i> joined Didier Depond, President of the Champagne houses Salon and Delamotte, for an effervescent lunch …
Extreme WeatherGreat Escapes: Languedoc’s Wine & History
By<p>Aug. 17, 2018 5:12 p.m. ET<p>When most travelers conjure up the south of France, they picture Provence and the Côte d'Azur. For a lesser-explored but …
FranceWhat is Pecorino, and other answers to questions about 4 Italian whites
The mission of the Italian Trade Agency's campaign, "Italian Wine - Taste the Passion," is to educate consumers of the breadth, diversity and quality …
PennsylvaniaCan Sancerre Be More Than Basique? | PUNCH
Last year France was in the thrall of “Basique,” by the rapper Orelsan, essentially Gaul’s answer to Eminem. “Basique” means pretty much the same …
Wine & SpiritsThe wines of Domaine Jules Desjourneys, Beaujolais and Maconnais, with Fabien Duperray
<b>Domaine Jules Desjourneys</b><p><b>Beaujolais, Part 8</b><p>Every region has its superstar producers. Beaujolais has the gang of five natural winemakers, but now …
Wine & SpiritsNatural cork, a scapegoat for wine defects
When wine professionals encounter a sensory deviation in wine and the offending molecule isn’t obvious, cork often takes the blame by default. While …
WineLodi home to California’s best wine value
Collier Creek 2016 Front Coach Chardonnay is, by all accounts, a first class<br>ticket for the price of coach. With a retail price of $9.99, you might …
Wine & SpiritsThe Latest Trends in Airline Beverage Programs
It’s been a long time since American Airlines dazzled passengers with its 747 Luxury Liner Piano Bars—around 50 years, to be exact. American’s ads …
New York CityAndrew Jefford and the Contamination of Wine
Andrew Jefford certainly ranks as one of the most thoughtful people to ever write about wine. If you need proof of this, simply read the transcript …
CreativityThe Cabernet Boom and Its Discontents
Our recent trip to the Napa Valley provokes two columns: this one about the Cabernet Sauvignon boom and next’s week’s about Zinfandel’s uncertain …
Wine & SpiritsSouthern Oregon Producers Form Rogue Valley Association
Growing conditions have long been vastly different in Southern and Northern Oregon. While the Willamette Valley, outside of Portland, is home to classic Pinot Noirs, delicate Chardonnays and Pinot Gris, the southern region is home to a huge variety of grapes. While Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays can …
OregonFour Generations Behind Maison Joseph Drouhin’s Burgundy Wines
Among the tan and taupe buildings of Beaune—a historic town at the heart of Burgundy—one needn’t look far to discover properties belonging to Maison Joseph Drouhin. The winemaking house was founded back in 1880 and its past is tightly woven with that of its hometown. Today, the brand is still …
Wine & SpiritsWhite Wine From Alsace: Three Great Grapes, Three Distinctive Producers
What are the greatest white wines produced today? For some, renowned white Burgundies such as Corton-Charlemagne or Le Montrachet represent the pinnacle. For others, certain California Chardonnays are their option, while for others still, choices range from German Rieslings to Sauvignon Blancs from …
Wine & SpiritsWinery owners need to beat about the bush a bit more
Shakespeare’s line in <i>As You Like It</i> that “good wine needs no bush”, referring to the way innkeepers used to hang out a bunch of greenery as an …
WineWinery Spotlight: Musella
<i>The art of blending Valpolicella with Steiner and little bit of da Vinci…..</i><p>In the search for the big reds of Italy today, the unique wines of …
6 Secrets About Paso Robles, A Vibrant Wine Region Of California
One of Central California’s most charming towns is an easy drive from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Paso Robles is a half an hour from the Pacific Ocean and is home to great local wineries and fun bars and restaurants.<p>Local girl Danna Stroud, the executive director of Travel Paso, has shared …
Wine & SpiritsLodi’s single-vineyard wines (Part 1: west side growths)
<i>Early August veraison in Lodi's Bechthold Vineyard; Cinsaut planted in 1886</i>What are the top Lodi Viticultural Area vineyards identified as …
Wine & SpiritsThe Do’s and Don’ts of Chilling Wine
The temperature of your wine plays an important role in how it tastes. Here’s how cold your wine should be and a few tips to help it get …
WineLo-Fi Wines, Buellton (California)
Mike Roth pouring Buellton, California Here is a small winery in the Santa Barbara County, Lo-Fi, it makes its wine from purchased grapes in a …
Wine & SpiritsFrench institute sees red over blue wine
As the blue wine trend gathers pace, with new blue wine Vindigo going on sale in France this month, French experts are finding the phenomenon hard to …
PassionfruitFrancesco Cirelli Is Walking on the Wild Side in Abruzzo
Francesco Cirelli acquired a property high up in the mountains of Abruzzo in 2003 and has been an enthusiastic practitioner of organic viticulture …
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