The Dozen – South Africa, Unstandardized
It’s difficult to generalize about the country’s wines, but that only adds to the adventure.
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 – Noirish
Pinot Noir is a wine that’s easy to identify but often difficult to pin down.
The Dozen – California French
No one country can rival this state for matching wine varietals from the source.
The Dozen – Vin et Fromage
Now is always the right time for French wines with French cheeses.
A Conversation With Patrice Piveteau
The cellar master of Cognac Frapin believes in using new ‘tools,’ but one tool remains a very traditional one.
The Dozen – Last Roundup 2021
A final look at new releases from the old year, anticipating a new one.
The Dozen – Red Winter (Again)
It’s a cliche, but it is winter, so guess what Santa is pouring?
The Dozen – A Friend in Bordeaux
From the region’s Right Bank come wines with a familiar name on the label.
The Dozen – Subtler Does It
California reds with dialed-down intensity, rich complexity and savory balance.
The Dozen – Daily Bubbles
Value-priced sparkling wines, mostly under $20, mostly from Italy.
The Dozen – Going Coastal
Winemakers-by-the-sea in San Luis Obispo await approval of their new region.
The Dozen – Going Horizontal
Drinking through Dutton-Goldfield’s vineyard designates + a quintet of Chiantis.
The Dozen – Variety of Varietals
A mixture of best-known and barely known grape varieties, with a nod toward Italy.
The Dozen – Familiar Faces
Revisiting some California labels we have been buying for years.
The Dozen – Sicily, No Surprises
We should be accustomed to routinely finding enjoyable wines from Italy’s big island.
The Dozen – Red October
July, August, September, Merlot, November, December…
The Dozen – Call Me a Cab
Can wineries make this premium red both good and affordable?
The Dozen – Old & New
Annual releases provide an opportunity to revisit old friends and enjoy newer faces.
The Dozen – Back Stories
Time in a barrel, wine with a natural beef, and an update on a marriage of royals.
The Dozen – Prisoner of Love
A mythical wine is a case study of how brands change with ownership.
