A widow pioneered the celebrated Brut Champagne style 150 years ago, and today, another influential woman celebrates this legacy with a special release. Two glasses of Champagne The cellar of Champagne Pommery The thunderous noise followed by an eruption of fizz and hazardous glass fragments caught the guests off-guard, causing…

This picture was taken on June 23, 2024, at Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, 50kms from Bordeaux, southwestern France. The chateau and winery are set to celebrate their 300th anniversary in October 2024. Winemaking in the Bordeaux region of France has a rich history that spans over 2000 years, dating…

Size as needed (160 dpi, 25p x 33p), Philip Brooker color illustration of people looking at wine list as waiter with bottles stands in background. (The Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The majority of wine lists I encounter often disappoint. Many large restaurant chains and hotels typically have…

Amid concerns about the state of the wine industry, a new study from the Wine Market Council provides insights that could assist local wineries in adapting to changes in wine tourism. A significant finding from the council’s DTC (direct to consumer) Study indicates an increase in interest from a more…

HOLYOKE — Valley wine writer Ken Ross will lead four noncredit wine-tasting classes this fall at Holyoke Community College. The monthly sessions will run from 6-8 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 17, and continue on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Tuesday, Nov. 12, and Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts…

Red wine vinegar, with its distinctively puckery scent and flavor, is one of the most underrated condiments in the kitchen, lending a pleasantly fruity acidity to sandwiches, salads (and homemade salad dressings), and even your Thanksgiving turkey. If you’ve ever found an old bottle haunting the back of your pantry…

Wine labels can unlock more secrets than you’d expect. Decoding a French wine label can feel like unraveling a mystery, especially for those new to the world of wine. Unlike many New World wines that prominently display grape varieties and easy-to-understand information, French labels often offer a more subtle, nuanced…

Red wine vinegar is a highly beneficial cooking vinegar, known for its sharp taste and scent that enhances salads, marinades, and other dishes. For those avoiding alcohol, there may be concerns due to its derivation from “red wine.” While it originates from red wine, red wine vinegar may retain minute…

Growing grievances against increasing local regulations on tasting room visits, construction and more come to a head Three Napa wineries filed a joint lawsuit against Napa County in federal court yesterday, alleging that county officials systematically violated their constitutional rights. The wineries—Summit Lake Vineyards, Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery and Hoopes…