Eat & Drink
If by any chance your first reaction to Prosecco was “meh,” you were probably drinking one of the “sell it now while the gettin’s good” examples. There’s a lot more bad Prosecco available these days as its popularity has soared. (Nota bene: Price can be a fairly good barometer.) Today’s […]
The Carmenère story is worthy of a full-length book. This red grape, once a solid part of Bordeaux winemaking in the Médoc, was decimated by the insect plague that ruined all the vineyards of France in the late 19th century. Despite the deep color and spice that it added, Carmenère […]
Zinfandel has been on quite a ride these past decades. In the 1970s, red Zin was losing business fast – many vines were torn out, and white Zinfandel saved a number of wineries from bankruptcy. Into the ’90s, those who stayed the course saw growing interest again in the the […]
GRUB Durham boasts a casual diner trifecta: Friendly, fast service; made-from-scratch plates, some of which are family recipes; and true local flare. This is a spot that, having just opened at the end of July, already has its regulars. “The community response has been amazing,” says General Manager Sy Davis. […]
I love Pinot Noir with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Not a French red burgundy, which are generally a bit too subtle and understated for this “free-for-all” meal. For it, I like the Pinots from California’s Santa Barbara region, made even more well-known by the movie “Sideways.” At their best, these […]
Chardonnay is not usually most people’s “go-to” Italian wine. That is, unless you know of the few outstanding producers scattered throughout that country. (I fell in love with Jermann’s “Dreams” many years ago.) One that actually has roots in the 19th century is Frescobaldi’s Benefizio, Castello Di Pomino. At upwards […]
People in the know are excited about the 2015 vintage in Europe. Almost every region has reported a superior growing season. But this is not a reason to ignore 2014, when some terrific wines were also made. One area that thrived was the southern Rhône. I recently tasted a Côtes […]
2014 was such a wonderful year for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The structure, pinpoint texture and focused flavors of this vintage year are definitely worth shouting about. But if you’re seeking a bruiser, “look-at-me” style, then you won’t want today’s offering. The Hess Collection, maker of today’s wine, sources grapes […]
New Zealand produces Sauvignon Blanc that is different and original. It has consequently shaken up the wine world. Their success with Pinot Noir also has heads scratching, and taste buds craving the original qualities of this finicky grape. Today’s wine, from the Central Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island, […]
Where do you eat with your kids?” We posed this question to our staff whose children range in age from young toddlers to college age. “Taking a kid out is always tough!” says Senior VP of Publishing Rory Gillis. “I think my kid is pretty well behaved for a 1-and-a-half-year-old, […]
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