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Veronique Drouhin grew up in one of Burgundy's older wine-making families. Now, she runs Domaine Drouhin, her family's winery in Oregon. She reflects on the differences between Pinot in Oregon and in Burgundy.
Posted: August 30, 2007
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Siduri makes some great Pinots. Winemaker Adam Lee sat down with Wine Spectator senior editor James Laube to talk about his wines, how he sources his grapes and the most difficult aspects of running a winery.
Posted: August 27, 2007
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Mario Batali talks wine pairing with his business partner, Joe Bastianich. The dish is Mario's Ragu Bolognese, which matches beautifully --and rhymes-- with Sangiovese. But what kind of Sangiovese do Mario and Joe pick?
Posted: August 23, 2007
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Mario Batali is a star chef with a TV show and restaurants in New York and Las Vegas. What's his recipe for success--and satisfying food? Mario sticks close to his Italian roots. Here, he prepares his own spin on ragu bolognese. Enjoy!
Posted: August 21, 2007
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Is it the soil or the people that make a wine? Brice Jones, formerly of Sonoma-Cutrer, weighs in. Hint: His new winery is called Emeritus -- and he's brought his old team. You can't argue with success; their Pinot Noirs are garnering rave reviews.
Posted: August 16, 2007
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The debate continues, but some winemakers have already made the switch to screwcap. Michel Laroche joined Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson to taste the difference between cork and screwcap in his delicate Chablis.
Posted: August 13, 2007
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What makes a wine and food pairing work? A pair of Daniels --Chef Boulud and Wine Director Johnnes-- discuss the best wine to go with Chef's rich, creamy Braised Veal Shoulder.
Posted: August 9, 2007
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At Daniel, Chef Boulud's food is delectable. But, of course, he has a huge, fully-staffed kitchen. Chef proved that you can get the same results in your own kitchen when he invited us into his home and braised a veal shoulder. (It was delicious.)
Posted: August 6, 2007
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When visiting Bordeaux, you may be tempted to spend all your time at the top châteaus. But don't miss the city of Bordeaux, with its beautiful riverfront, 18th century architecture and lively restaurants.
Posted: August 2, 2007
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Wine Spectator senior editor Kim Marcus brings you three wines from the Languedoc. Besides great fruit and structure, each costs under $23 and scored 90+ points. They define great value.
Posted: July 30, 2007
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Why are Bordeaux's top wines called First Growths? And what makes them unique? Learn about this elite group as you meet some of the impressive people behind these blue-chip châteaus. Get the worksheet below.
Posted: July 26, 2007
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Some people are born into a winemaking family . Others start with a fortune and then build a winery. Meet Mia Klein, owner-winemaker of Selene Wines, who is living proof that "regular folks" can make extraordinary wine.
Posted: July 23, 2007
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Picking wine to pair with great steaks is a tough job, but Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator editor at large, stepped up to the plate at Craftsteak in New York City . Join him as he rates and explains a few pairings with a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon.
Posted: July 18, 2007
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Tom Colicchio, chef-owner of Craftsteak, is fanatical about the ingredients he uses in his restaurants. Colicchio joined Wine Spectator senior editor Harvey Steiman to taste--and describe--three types of gourmet beef: grass-fed, corn-fed and wagyu.
Posted: July 16, 2007
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Meet a group of people who take their love of wine to the highest level. They make their own! And some of their wines even get rated by Wine Spectator.
Posted: July 11, 2007
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Wine Spectator editor at large Harvey Steiman loves Syrah, especially those from Washington State. In this video, he reviews a trio of Syrahs from Columbia Valley.
Posted: July 9, 2007
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Way back in 1982, the very British Sir Peter Michael bought a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges on Mount St. Helena in Sonoma County and started a winery. What possessed him to leave the Old World behind for a start-up in the colonies?
Posted: July 3, 2007
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Every two years, the world's wine trade gathers in Bordeaux to explore new markets and network. What's the big news for consumers? Shifting demand may make it harder to find some wines in the U.S. and other traditional markets.
Posted: June 28, 2007
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Wine Spectator senior editor James Laube sits down in his Napa office with Laurie Hook, the winemaker at Beringer Vineyards. The subject of their discussion: Chardonnay from Napa and Carneros.
Posted: June 22, 2007
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Most people associate Alto Adige with crisp white wines. But there's a traditional red grape from this northeastern region of Italy that makes winelovers sit up and say "Wow!" Alois Lageder fills you in on this noteworthy varietal.
Posted: June 21, 2007
