You Say Syrah

Australia says Shiraz. But New Zealand? It’s Syrah.

What's Killing Australian Wine?

Jam overdose poisons a national industry.

Chill and Enjoy

In Australian wines, it’s hot to be cool.

Good Label, Bad Wine

CHOW tastes wines with great labels and discovers the duds.

It's Not Champagne

But it might be better, cheaper, and worth exploring.

Wine in Time

A light, summery wine can be perfect in winter.

The Syrah Boom That Wasn't

Why do people think this wine sucks? And does it?

Celebrity Booze

Drink what famous people are drinking, and making.

What Should I Drink?

Food and drink go well together. Or do they?

Between the Clorox and the Kitty Litter

Can you find drinkable wine at the local convenience store?

Pomegranates, Dried Limes, Rose Water

A primer on Persian, a.k.a. Iranian, food.

Perfect Summer Reds

Not summer whites or summer rosés.

Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

For all budgets and tastes.

Chile Wises Up

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

Race to the Bottom

Is Charles Shaw Chardonnay the triumph-despite-adversity fairy tale of the wine world?