WHENEVER WINE is a topic of conversation, I’ve noticed that any oenophile who talks a bit too much about his or her favorite beverage risks being labeled a wine snob. This is unfair, not to mention ...

Trueism: The best way to come across as somebody who knows wine — snobbism optional, is to actually know something. But assuming you aren’t intent on becoming a Master Sommelier there are a few things ...

While dining out with my lovely wife the other day, it occurred to me that I use a lot of extraordinarily snobby adjectives that are incomprehensible to the lay drinker. Then it occurred to me: maybe ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The other day I picked up the book “The Wine Snob’s Dictionary, An ...

Based on actual events, "Bottle Shock" is a David versus Goliath tale, a yarn that wouldn't be believed if it weren't true. In a month not known for good films, here is an unexpected August ...

I’ll happily curl up with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or pour a generous glass of Montepulciano on a Friday night, but when it comes to Champagne, I’m fussy to the point of stubborn. I like the good stuff ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who is a wine connoisseur. She knows a lot about it and spends a lot of money on it. I don’t have that kind of money, but I do enjoy wine and like to serve it when ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a twice widowed lady. I’m also a snowbird. There is a gentleman, also a snowbird, who comes south and stays with the family across the street from me. He’s very nice, and we have gone ...

In the video, she says, "I know it sounds crazy, but if you ever have an instance where you have leftover wine, don't put the cork back in the bottle. I have a way better tip that's going to change ...

Years of wine tasting leads to fussiness in retirement about what is worth the money, especially regarding the type of wine. Below are several picks, in ascending order of price. Campi Rudi ...

In the last edition of the Valley Advocate, I created for you a brief wine glossary designed for non-wine people. The last column went from A-L: “ABV” to “legs.” Then I ran out of column space. If you ...