Napa Valley Wine Blending & Tasting Kit

Let’s play vintner!

Sicily, Rising

Sicilian wines: no longer cheap bulk.

Vincyclopedia.

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Obsessives: Renaissance Winemaker

Sean Thackrey’s wines are a mix of art and science.

The Allure of Cheap Wine

Why a $40 bottle is not better than a $10 bottle.

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Hi – I’m new to this site but am curious where I can find out about winemaker's dinners in Los Angeles. I know of restaurants that do them but I always seem to find out about them after the fact.

What's That White Stuff on Grapes?

Is it pesticide? Yeast? Unidentified gross substance?

The Tables Have Turned

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

When to Pick

How do winemakers decide when their grapes are ripe?

California Terroir

Wines that taste like they’re from somewhere.

Chill and Enjoy

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

Kiwis and Grapes

New Zealand’s best Pinot Noir and Riesling.

Go for Seconds First

Winemakers charge less for their second-label wines, but the wines are often just as good.

Bring On the Bubbles

A primer on champagne.