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Travel: Napa Valley 2.0
Been there, done that? Think again. Offering expanded tasting opportunities, innovative experiences, and a remarkable array of dining options, Napa Valley is keeping things fresh.
Tannins Might Be the Most Misunderstood Part of Wine
What exactly are tannins? Where do they come from, and why do some wines seem to leave your mouth feeling like you licked a cotton ball while others feel soft and smooth? To get some answers, we tapped the winemaker for Sequoia Grove Winery, Jesse Fox, to break down everything you need to know about tannins.
Beaujolais’ Power Pair
While each of Beaujolais’ ten crus has its own distinct character, Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent have long stood apart for producing the region’s most powerful and ageworthy expressions of Gamay. Broadly speaking, Morgon is more fruit-forward and energetic, with a pronounced backbone of iron or graphite, while Moulin-à-Vent leans darker, with a chewier tannic structure complem...
The Story Behind the Champagne That Winners Will Spray at the 2026 World Cup
When the final whistle blows at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey today and the winning team retreats to the locker room, the champagne that gets sprayed across the walls will be Taittinger. The Reims-based house has been the official champagne of the FIFA World Cup for more than 12 years, a partnership now entering its seventh tournament. In that time, Taittinger has quietly becom...
These 12 Chablis Are Pure Cha-Bliss
While not explicitly written on the label, all wines from Chablis are made from 100% Chardonnay. No other grape is allowed in the four Chablis Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), and no one has seen the need to change that. It is here, in the northernmost region of Burgundy, that some believe the grape is expressed in its “purest” form. These wines are crisp, texture...
7 Stellar Super Tuscans to Buy Right Now
Marchese Mario Incisa della Roccheta is widely credited for initiating the “Super Tuscan” movement. He and his wife carried Cabernet Sauvignon vines from Bordeaux when they moved to coastal Tuscany in the 1940s and planted them to make wine solely for personal family consumption. His wine garnered international acclaim when his relative Piero Antinori convinced him to sell ...
Bring the World Cup home with these International Foods and Drinks
Whenever I travel abroad, I bring food and drinks home with me. Visiting international markets is one of my favorite parts of travel. With the World Cup, you can have a similar experience without leaving the comfort of your home. These international gift boxes make for a fun World Cup party, whether you’re hosting a big watch event or watching a match with friends and fam...
Wine Country Needs New Guests. Peter Janiak Starts with Food
For decades, the winery visit followed a familiar script. Arrive, stand or sit, listen to someone explain what is in the glass, nod at the right moments, decide what you like, maybe join the club. That ritual still works for many visitors. But wine country is no longer operating in a culture where wine can assume automatic relevance. A 2025 Gallup poll captures the challenge fa...
The French Rosés We’re Buying Right Now
Somewhere around the early 2010s, dry rosé, particularly from Provence, went from a forgotten category to one of the most popular wines on the planet. It’s been on the rise ever since. Rosé is everywhere now: in glasses, poolside during the summer, at dinner parties in the winter, and on Instagram every day. While there’s no question Provence has been driving that trend, ...
Eileen Crane, Trailblazing California Sparkling Winemaker, Dies at 77
Eileen Crane, the trailblazing winemaker who established two of California’s leading sparkling wine houses, Gloria Ferrer and Domaine Carneros, died May 29. The cause of death was not disclosed. She was 77. Crane grew up in New Jersey, where her father worked in international finance. Thanks to her father’s extensive cellar, she was talking about and tasting wine early o...
