The Dozen – Giftworthies
Excellent wines for family, friends, and colleagues with a couple of spirits of the season.
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 – Getting Spirited
We add some spirits to a great lineup of Napa wines and a stellar Champagne.
The Dozen – Lyrical Liracs
Some of Southern Rhone’s best reds lie opposite Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
The Dozen – Ports of a Certain Age
A very good lineup of premium whites and reds with Port to finish.
Six Qs & a Story
Brian Freedman talks about his new book on climate and wine.
The Dozen – Pinotage, Tamed
Three examples update us on the progress of the South African varietal.
The Dozen – World Pinot
Around the globe, Pinot Noir tastes the same – but different. By Roger Morris Pinot Noir is wonderful in beingContinue Reading
The Dozen – Accent on Italy
It’s time to enjoy the food-friendly whites from northern Italy.
The Dozen – Variations on a Vine
Bouchaine offers the opportunity for wine lovers to enjoy three individual clones of Pinot Noir alongside an estate blend – all at reasonable prices.
The Dozen – American Negoce
Among the many interesting sources of wine, these days are those from people who buy wines others make and sell them at a discount.
The Dozen – High Rollers
A “rare” Rare Champagne and some serious California reds top the list.
The Dozen – International Harvest
Recent vintages with varieties and styles from around the globe.
The Dozen – Of Wines Earthly and Heavenly
A knockout Cognac creeps into this lineup of big reds and Spanish whites.
The Dozen – Saluting the Vintage
We raise our glasses to the 2022 vintage – now in progress – with wines from recent years.
The Dozen – Tart & Fruity
Often our preferences in wine depend as much on structure as the grape variety.
The Dozen – Drinking on the Edge
Sometimes it’s fun to be challenged by a wine that is ‘good different.’
The Dozen – Reliable Rhones
A sampling of mainly whites from up and down the big river.
The Dozen – Rosés Place at the Table
Its subdued fruitiness, accentuated acidity, and relative lack of complexity makes rosé a great food wine.
The Dozen – Bubbles & No Bubbles
Very few Champagne producers also make still wines. Californians love to do both.
The Dozen – Surprising Tuscans
Lusty reds and a Trebbiano with no apologies make for interesting drinking.