The Goody Bag
Food & drink in sips & bites
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.
The Dozen – East Side, West Side
From opposite slopes of the Andes, wines of Chile and Argentina are a study in contrasts.
The Dozen – Level Two
After entry level, here are next tier wines to continue your exploration.
The Dozen – Dog Days
In the Northern Hemisphere, the first harvests of 2023 are just beginning.
Curvy Italian Pivots around Roadblocks
Just as some people won’t take “no” for an answer, April Field doesn’t let business roadblocks stop her. She justContinue Reading
The Dozen – At the Foot of The Alps
Crisp, affordable wines from Italy’s Northeast.
The Dozen – The Reliables
Wines from Torres and Frescobaldi always deserve some attention.
The Dozen – Susana Balbo
New releases from Argentina’s pioneering winemaker.
The Dozen – Sparkling Dinners
Fizzy, tingly, fruity Lambrusco may be the only bubbly routinely served with meals.
The Dozen – Calabria Rising
Some very good wines are emerging from this somewhat neglected region.
The Dozen – Easy Drinking
Sometimes you want blockbusters. Sometimes you want tranquil.
The Dozen – Tiny Bottles, Big Tastes
Sample-size tasting portions yield some fine wines.
The Dozen – Bordeaux Style
The Bordeaux varieties continue to adapt to different terroirs and generations.
The Dozen – Lavender Rose
In the marketing for pink dominance, the lavender of Provence holds an edge.
The Dozen – Mixed Case
The lab portion of the survey wine appreciation course.
The Dozen – Notable Reds
Some nice premium but affordable reds with two choices from Paul Hobbs.
The Dozen – Rosato Roundup
We’ve held off as long as we could, but now the pink floodgates are open.
The Dozen – Dark Spirits
Variations on a theme with two whiskey producers, one with an Armagnac bias.
The Dozen – Comeback Trail
As Newton rebuilds, new releases from before and after the 2020 wildfire.
The Dozen – Collections
Winegrowers present their variations on a theme.