The Magic Numbers

One man blends his way to the perfect bottle of wine.

Watermelon Gazpacho

A twist on the classic cold soup, with watermelon in addition to tomatoes.

Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini

Frenchified legumes for a healthy lunch.

Curried Carrot Soup

Curry and coconut add an exotic twist to an everyday veggie.

Perfect Summer Reds

Not summer whites or summer rosés.

Northern Light

Washington state’s Cabernets benefit from long hours of sunlight.

Sparkling Rum Runner

Here’s a sparkling version of the rum drink, which is great as an apéritif.

California Terroir

Wines that taste like they’re from somewhere.

Hold Your Wineglass the Right Way

Get your grubby fingers off.

Chile Wises Up

It’s no longer a factory for inexpensive, imitative wines.

Hey, Mr. Postman

Where to shop for food gifts online.

Always the Bridesmaid

Marsanne, the ignored little sister of the Rhône whites, has good bones.

Crushed Out

CHOW visits Napa winery Clos Du Val and learns how wine is made.

Zinfandel's Not the Ugly American

That loud, blowzy wine gets tamed.

Burgundy, High and Low

Sure, the great ones are expensive. But you can find good, inexpensive bottles.