Southern Cabs
Flavorful varietal reds from Australia, Chile, South Africa and Argentina.
Author: Roger Morris
Roger Morris writes about wine, food and travel for The World of Fine Wine, Drinks Business, Meininger's Wine Business International, Wine Enthusiast and other publications in the U.S. and Europe.
Mix & Match
A very diverse group of wines plus a couple of southern sipping whiskies.
Exotic + Familiar
The joy of wine varietals we know and of those we’ve barely met.
Pickin’ Time
The grape harvest has already begun in the northern half of the globe.
Resisting the Doldrums
This selection of wines will help guide you through the ennui of August.
Tapas, Anyone?
Spain’s favorite foods for snacking and drinking are great for summer parties.
Perennial Roses
Unlike many rose gardens, our annuals flourish in the heat of the summer.
Tuscan Sampler
Introducing an array of wines from Chianti Classico producer Montefili.
Serious Drinking
A trove of intriguing table wines plus two Vermouths of note.
Easin’ into Summer
This post features a selection of wines, with a focus on rosés and California wines. It includes detailed descriptions of various wines such as the 2021 Gentleman Farmer Napa Valley Chardonnay and the 2022 Miguel Torres “Las Mulas” Chile Rosé. The post also notes that more wineries are shipping directly to consumers. Price information is provided as well.
All Points
Interesting wines from the rest of the U.S., along with plentiful pinks.
Verdicchio, Anyone?
Producers in central Italy are causing us to take a second look at this historic variety.
The Dozen – Changes
In both hemispheres, a time of significant vintage milestones in the vineyards.
The Dozen – Loverly Virginia
Prize-winning wines and beautiful estates lure wine lovers to the Old Dominion.
The Dozen – Riveting rosies
Whether from Provence or elsewhere, today’s pinks are fruity and crisp.
Double Dozen – Mom’s Favorite
If mother likes wine – and why wouldn’t she? – here are some interesting options.
The Dozen: Oak Knoll
This Napa Valley AVA grows red and white varieties equally well.
The Dozen – Sip of Howell Mountain
We feature three Cabernet Sauvignons from this legendary Napa Valley region.
The Dozen – Douro Runs Sweet – And Dry
The table wines of Portugal’s famous wine river are catching up with the dessert wines.
The Dozen – Adult Spring Break
It’s time to recharge the batteries and party internationally.