Sainte-Maure, Basil and Fresh Herb Terrine

This terrine combines butter, cheese, and herbs for an addictive spread that tastes of spring.

Radicchio, Apple, and Squash Tempura

Dipped in saba for a delicate starter.

The Tables Have Turned

American winemakers learn the secret to great Viognier; meanwhile, the French lose their touch.

The Magic of Old Old-World Wine

Tasting the ancestors of Chardonnay and Sémillon.

Always the Bridesmaid

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

Chill and Enjoy

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

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Summer 2007 Gift Guide

Everyone loves a giver.

Andy Besch and Ellen Kaye, authors of The Wine Guy: Everything You Want to Know About Buying and Enjoying Wine from Someone Who Sells It tell you how to grill your wine seller.

Blackwell’s which seems like a terrific wine shop to me. It is across the street from New World Market. Any comments? On Saturdays from 2-6 they have wine tastings. The selection looked very interesting. They had some...

I tasted a truly delicious wine tonight, which is also a real bargain in my opinion, and I wanted to alert my fellow DC 'hounds about it: 2001 La Gauphine Viognier Vin de Pays D’Oc. The nose about knocks you over with...

Yes!.... LOBSTER! IMO Viognier is best as a shellfish wine and is one of the very best matches w/ lobster.

’re not in the mood for fussy or if you want a quiet dinner with an amazing bottle of wine, this is your place. I’d say Viognier is a more mature, less fussy Myth with a more powerful wine list. Link:...

As a result of winning a bet I finally had the pleasure of trying a bottle of Condrieu.My past experience with Viognier has been with California wines. I didn’t know what to expect in terms of...

San Diego chowhounds stopping over in the San Mateo area for a night. We’ve got one dinner to plan. Pisces and Viognier were recommended to us. How would you describe the food at both, would you recommend one over the other...