Red, White, and Wind: Wines From Petaluma Gap
My Tasting Panel column considers these terrific cool-climate wines
Features
Unique Wines for Winter Fare
In my Tasting Panel column, I offer ten unique wines to explore this winter.
Tarentaise: An Alpine Style Cheese That’s Uniquely Vermont
The Tarentaise recipe mixes tradition and innovation to create something wholly new.
2016 Food and Wine Travel, In Pictures
In 2016 my food and wine travels took me to Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and the U.S. to meet producers, walk their vineyards, and taste what their land yields.
Château Biac: Pour Vivre Heureux
Youmna and Tony Asseily are breathing new life into an historic Bordeaux vineyard.
Ancient Provençal Sweets, Not Too Sweet
Calissons and nougats from Dana Confection Co. are a delicious, inventive nod to tradition
Meg Houston Maker Earns Fellowship to the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
The Symposium convenes seasoned wine writers and authors for four days of learning.
Ten Cool Finger Lakes Wines
My latest Tasting Panel column considers ten great wines from the Finger Lakes.
Wine List Economics: Familiarity Breeds Innovation
My new feature for The SOMM Journal reveals a surprising truth about a wine list’s mix.
What The Land Can Yield
Reflections on cooking an all-local Thanksgiving dinner
Wines to Pair With Smoked Foods
It’s not all ribs and brisket. What to pour?
Where The Lyre Grows
A lyre trellis allows more air, more sun, and more ripeness in Bordeaux’s damp climate