It occurred to me recently that while Reverse Wine Snob is meant to be friendly enough that someone who knows nothing about wine could read it, I do use a number of terms in my wine reviews that may ...

My favorite part of any wine talk that I might give is when I’m done — not because the talk is over but because, before it’s over, I get to answer people’s questions. I loves me my Q&A. Here are some ...

Nothing evokes sophistication and class like hosting your own wine and cheese party. However, while browsing through the tantalizing selections at Whole Foods or AJ’s, it can be difficult to know ...

In the hands of mother nature, a grape begins as a bud, formed in the leaf axil and bound up tightly. With the right amount of sun, some nutrients, and an agreeable climate, the bud breaks unfurl into ...

A previous version of this column incorrectly stated that Karen MacNeil had earned the title of master of wine. The annual harvest of wine books is complete, in time for holiday gift giving. Here are ...

Chenin blanc, probably the best white wine you never tried, finally has a growing presence. You can now reliably find a few coming from the Pacific Northwest and South Africa. Chenin blanc’s Old World ...