Today let's review a fairly common French wine term that's not always widely understood and that can provide useful information in the quest for wine value.

Not overly complex, but this negociant Rhône is a nicely balanced food wine and a good value.

Last week's article about two mature California Cabernets inspired many of you to request a tutorial on choosing wines for cellaring; with a bonus report on two 1982 Bordeaux that survived dubious storage.

In Hawaii, Randy Caparoso found that Albariño made a perfect match the briny tastes of island fish. Back on the mainland, he's impressed with it as a "tweener," bridging the gap between an appetizer and a white meat course.

After weeks of promises, I finally file my report on two delicious, mature 1992 Napa Cabernets - Joseph Phelps and Clos du Val - received from our friends at the Aged Cabernet Series.

This month's issue of WineBlueBook covers many White Burgundy, Tuscan Sangiovese and West Coast Chardonnay wines that were scored last month by the wine critics. A total of 737 wines are profiled in the August 2008 issue.

Very appetizing aromas of mixed berries - traditional Zin "bramble fruit" - in a strong, hearty but well balanced organic wine.

Organizers have a full list of events for the 2008 Art of Food and Wine Palm Desert with some changes from last year's event, including lower ticket prices.

WINE and food producers gathered at Kitty Crawford Estate, Dungowan, yesterday to celebrate the launch of Tourism Tamworth’s first food and wine guide.

The Kahala Hotel Resort is preparing its second 2008 Kahala Food Wine Classic, themed "G'day Meets Aloha," on Sept. 12 and 13. Hosted by The Kahala's executive chef, Wayne Hirabayashi, the event features Australian visiting chef Brent Savage and sommelier Nick Hildebrandt, both of Bentley Restaurant and Bar, one of Sydney's most celebrated dining establishments, and winemaker Michael Twelftree ...

Beachside Carpinteria is moving up the culinary ladder with its new Corktree Cellars Wine Bar & Bistro. Right in the center of busy Linden Avenue, Corktree makes an impressive statement with a handsomely renovated space that hosts a striking local art display, well-lighted and effectively placed. Running the length of one wall is a dark wooden banquette, made comfortable with individual-cushion ...

Join a local food blogger in sending cookies to an overseas soldier. Learn how to cook from the farmers market at an upcoming class at the New York Wine & Culinary Center.

Years ago, while at a winter wine fair in Santiago de Chile, I headed for the Central Market (Mercado Central) with my Chilean-Venezuelan friend, Miro Popic¸, and three bigwigs of the Italian food and wine industry.

Cheuvront skillfully blends a menu of artisanal cheeses, select wines and distinctive food.

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