Category: Delicious

'Pinot grigio has found itself planted out in superior single vineyard sites, yields have been cut and fuller-bodied, fuller-flavoured wines are the result.'

'The flavor of Rias Baixas wines can range from crisp and clean in the northern portion of the region to rich and aromatic in the south.'

'Not just because it's great with a summer meal of grilled steak, but also because of its recession-friendly price point: Many quality malbecs go for $15 or less.'

'Fact is, for the expert or even the well-versed amateur, the App Store offers oenophiles ample utilities to keep tabs on their cellars, create wish lists of their favorite vintages, or review and share their latest tasting adventure in Sonoma or Napa.'

'Of course some vintners still make Chardonnay with commitment and passion, but they are very much the exception, we said then, adding that there are far better, more reliable whites on shelves today.'

'South American wine makers are known for their value red wines, but the hottest-selling wine from that continent is sauvignon blanc from Chile.'

'Word comes from Wine Country that at least one of them was served Pinot Noir from Hirsch Vineyards on the remote Sonoma Coast. As I've written, Hirsch is one of the most remarkable vineyards in America, producing wines of extraordinary complexity and power. Its 2006 Pinot was one of our top choices in last year's Top 100 Wines.'

'So what does the 75-year-old son of oil baron J. Paul Getty Sr. prefer? Great wines that cost $25 or $30.'

'With money tight, here’s a suggestion for a cost-effective summer trip: Visit a wine region.'

'What is more satisfying, when temperatures rise, than sipping a well-chilled white or rose wine?'