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Two weeks ago, I had never seen, let alone tasted, an Indian wine. Now, I’ve tried three and enjoyed them all. Those wines—one sparkling, ..

Talbott Vineyards Kali Hart, along with Logan and Sarah Case, are wines which founder Robb Talbott named after his three children. Kali Ha..

Foursight Wines is a small vineyard and winery in the Anderson Valley AVA of Mendocino County. It’s family owned and operated by the C..

I want my rosé refreshing, affordable, easy to enjoy with or without food, low-to-moderate in alcohol and delicious even when well-chilled..

I recently received samples of the two 2016 Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc. I’ve always found Sidebar Cellars wines to be of excellent qualit..

I remember when you could get the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from that country’s iconic producers for less than $20 at retail. And very g..

Yount Ridge is a fairly new label, but one with great pedigree. Though labeled Napa Valley, the wines are all estate from a vineyard w..

The north of Italy is home to that country’s most famous sparkling wines, including Prosecco (Veneto), Franciacorta (Lombardy) and Asti (P..

I like wine, I like bubbles, and I like cocktails. But, until recently, Martini & Rossi hasn’t been a brand I’ve pursued. I remember ads, ..

Makers and lovers of Roussanne wines often say they are best consumed either very young or after ten years. In its youth, the variety’s pe..