Wine

Food And Wine All-Stars Dish On Thanksgiving

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 11.23.2009 | Style


Robert Rosenthal

For this quintessential American holiday, I asked food and wine luminaries for their Thanksgiving meal plans, thoughts, memories and advice.

Wine for Thanksgiving: Match the Sides, Not the Bird

Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn | Posted 11.24.2009 | Style


Craig

You'll need something quenching to wash down overcooked turkey, something with a hint of sweetness so it won't taste bitter with the side dishes, something tart enough to cut their sweetness, and something friendly that everybody will love.

Thanksgiving Wine: Which Is Perfect For A Long, Hearty Meal?

New York Times | Eric Asimov | Posted 11.10.2009 | Style


FOR six consecutive years, the Dining section's wine panel has gathered for an early Thanksgiving meal. The mission: to taste potential holiday wines,...

Cocaethylene Studied: Cocaine, Alcohol Mix To Create Toxic 3rd Chemical

The Observer | Jamie Doward | Posted 11.07.2009 | Living


Drug addiction clinics say they are becoming increasingly concerned by the health risks associated with the chemical -- the only known example of the ...

7-Eleven WINE Coming Soon

AP | Michelle Locke | Posted 11.05.2009 | Style


Michelle Locke, AP: What goes well with Slim Jims and Slurpees? 7-Eleven wine, naturally. The convenience store chain announced Tuesday it is gettin...

On Using the Triple Bottom Line in the Wine World

Jean-Charles Boisset | Posted 10.15.2009 | Green


Jean-Charles Boisset

As we make wine in one of the most economically trying times in recent history, I predict that among those who prosper in these tough times, we will find a shared philosophy and a commitment to a triple bottom line.

Becky Wasserman: A Unique Perspective On Food, Wine & Ketchup Foam

Brad Haskel | Posted 10.12.2009 | Style


Brad Haskel

In a profession where confusion and pretense reign supreme, sometimes there is a voice of reason.

Top Wine Destinations: Napa, Yakima, Traverse City...

Reuters | Posted 10.09.2009 | Style


A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. respondents found 48 percent planned to visit a U.S. vineyard this year, with 40 percent planning to do so this autum...

Green Wine: Drink Out Of A Barrel

nytimes.com | R.M. Schneiderman and Kate Galbraith | Posted 10.07.2009 | Green


According to Jean-Charles Boisset, the president of Boisset Family Estates, whose portfolio includes DeLoach, the barreling method reduces the carbon ...

Spending On Alcohol

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living


Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

They say to start saving when you're young. After my 21st birthday I took this advice and made a commitment to cut down on spending. Unfortunately, beginning to save and turning 21 seem to mix about as well as Bailey's Irish cream and lime juice.

Australian Racing Fans Limited To "Only" 24 Beers A Day (PHOTOS)

Posted 10.06.2009 | World


Australian police are gearing up for an annual crackdown on motor-racing fans - limiting race-goers to 24 cans of beer a day. The BBC reported that...

My Morning Ritual

Steven Weber | Posted 10.01.2009 | Living


Steven Weber

The last several months have highlighted, more than any time I can remember, the confluence of commerce and politics, loss of faith in government, and widespread acceptance of cartoon scenarios.

When Is It Okay To Refuse A Bottle Of Wine?

Brad Haskel | Posted 09.28.2009 | Style


Brad Haskel

What happens when the prized bottle of rare Nuits St. Georges, on the wine list for $550 that was bought at an auction is rejected? What is the proper course of action here?

Restaurant Wine Lists: The People Know a Good Deal When They See It

Brad Haskel | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living


Brad Haskel

In these economic times, what is the best outlook for a wine program? As the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said, "I'll know it when I see it."

Wine, Music, and the Terroiriste Threat

Alex Henry | Posted 11.11.2009 | Style


Alex Henry

Bordeaux/Burgundy: A Vintage Rivalry, is an excellent short book by Jean-Robert Pitte, who says that terroir, that principle sacred to French winemakers, isn't everything.

Egg on the Face of the Alcohol Control Board of Alabama: Banning Bodies is So Passe

Danielle Cavallucci | Posted 10.17.2009 | Business


Danielle Cavallucci

I am loath to understand why, in this day and age, the female body is banned and blamed for its potential to incite unsavory behavior in what should be responsible adults.

Toast The End of Summer With 8 Green Boxed Wines

The Daily Green | Gloria Dawson | Posted 09.29.2009 | Green


Being budget conscious, wine savvy and eco-friendly is all the rage. (We'll drink to that!) These reviews of the best boxed wines make it easy. ...

Three Places to Find the Wine Deal

Brad Haskel | Posted 09.27.2009 | Style


Brad Haskel

When people ask me where I look to find the best values in wine, I hesitate. But I am reminded of a quote from the old time baseball player Wee Willie Keeler: "You gotta hit 'em where they ain't."

Grape Expectations

Jerry Zezima | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Jerry Zezima

I came, I saw, I drank a lot of wine.

Cult Wines for Tough Times: Sommelier Journal

Marlene Rossman | Posted 09.05.2009 | Style


Marlene Rossman

In this, the post "crash" economy, you really need to know about the up- and-coming-winemakers who are crafting the most exquisite wines at reasonable prices.

The Top Ten Eco-friendly Wineries In The U.S.

Huffington Post | Barbara Fenig | Posted 09.03.2009 | Green


We here at HuffPost Green are always striving to green our lifestyles, so we thought we would pass along Greenopia's directory of sustainable United ...

$20K Bottle Of Wine Stolen From Liquor Store, Then Returned

AP | Posted 09.03.2009 | Style


HOPKINTON, Mass. — A $20,000 bottle of wine stolen from a Hopkinton, Mass., liquor store has been returned unopened. The bottle of 1945 Mouton ...

Recession Helps Wine School Lure Aspiring Vintners

AP | ALAN SCHER ZAGIER | Posted 08.30.2009 | Style


COLUMBIA, Mo. — Soured on the real estate market, Columbia broker Bob Walters has found what he hopes is a more fruitful pursuit: growing grapes...

Traverse City, Michigan Is A New Foodie Haven

AP | John Flesher | Posted 07.31.2009 | Style


TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Attention, traveling foodies: Something yummy is happening in the Traverse City area, and it's even grabbed the attention of lu...

Is Moderate Drinking Really Good For You?

nytimes.com | Roni Caryn Rabin | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


By now, it is a familiar litany. Study after study suggests that alcohol in moderation may promote heart health and even ward off diabetes and dementi...