Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

It occurred to me recently that while Reverse Wine Snob is meant to be friendly enough that someone who knows nothing about ...

In the United States, it’s estimated that 366 million glasses of wine are consumed during the holiday season, which runs through Jan. 1. According to some estimates, Americans drink double their ...

It may sound cliché, but half the fun of drinking wine is learning about what’s in your glass. If we’re being honest, not even a lifetime of studying could lead to mastery of the subject but… that’s ...

Wine snobs often use odd terms to describe wines. We’ve all see a parody of the wine snob: an erudite personage, probably fancily dressed, holding the stemware just so and making declarations of ...

Though it originates from Croatia, Zinfandel finds its fullest, most exuberant expression in the United States. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and ...

"There are 'better for you' wines out there, but it's smart to keep some basics in mind," explains nutrition expert Frances ...