Alsace Wine Region: A Moving Border and a Mountain Wall
French drinkers once found Alsace's wines too green, too acidic and too expensive. This guide to the Alsace wine region covers the border that moved four times, the Vosges rain…
What Does Dry Wine Mean? A Complete Explanation
Dry wine has no perceptible sweetness — but it can still taste intensely fruity. Here is exactly what dry means, how it’s made, and a practical guide to every wine…
What Food Goes with Riesling? Pairings by Style
Dry Riesling with oysters and sushi, off-dry with Thai curry and Indian food, sweet with blue cheese. The guide to Riesling's extraordinary food versatility, by style.
Which White Wines Age Well? A Guide to Cellaring Whites
Most white wines should be drunk within three years. But Riesling, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc and a handful of others develop extraordinary complexity with age. Here is the complete guide.
Wine Varieties Explained: A Guide to the Major Grapes
Understanding the dozen key wine grape varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and more — gives you a framework for navigating any wine list with confidence.