Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

You’ve heard it before: Wine is like a metaphor for life. As cheesy and pompous as it sounds, it’s actually kind of true. Take the same exact grape, grow it in different terroir — that’s wine-speak ...

In the wine world, there are a lot of so-called rules. Often, when they’re broken, the results can be wildly intriguing. Just look at all of the wine pairing myths out there, just waiting to be ...

Why is the tasting “ritual” frowned upon by some as over-the-top snobbery and considered as essential to the enjoyment and appreciation of wine by others? No one frowns when observing the customary ...

The Hamptons’ wineries offer a mix of well-established estates and newer producers, drawing visitors with cool-climate wines and coastal scenery. The Hamptons is not usually the first place that comes ...

An introduction to the most popular varietals and getting around in New York’s largest and most prestigious wine region. The Finger Lakes may not have the name recognition of Napa, but its wines are ...