David White

The Charm of Oregon’s Wines

There's something special about the wines from Oregon.

Wine Consumers’ Grape Expectations

Imagine if your state legislature, in a bid to protect mom-and-pop bookstores, barred Amazon.com from shipping into your state. Or if your town council, worried about local dairy farmers, prohibited grocers from selling milk. Or if lawmakers banned the sale of potato chips and candy bars on Sundays in an effort to shrink our waistlines.

Syrah: The Perfect Wine for Winter

All wines are appropriate for all seasons. There's nothing wrong with enjoying a simple white or crisp rosé in the winter, and big reds work all year long.

Simple Wine Resolutions for 2012

Early January is the perfect time to reflect on the previous year and make resolutions for the new one. For those of us who take wine seriously -- or at least want to -- it's smart to include wine in our New Year's resolutions. So here are three simple resolutions that'll heighten your wine appreciation in 2012.

Pop! Goes the Cork on New Year’s

There's nothing like popping the cork on a bottle of Champagne when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's. For good reason. Sparkling wine makes every event a bit more glamorous. That's why it's been the go-to beverage for celebrations for over 150 years. As New Year's approaches, it's important to understand the differences between sparkling wines -- and figure out which ones you're going to stock up on for the big night.

Dreaming of a Wine Christmas?

The gift-giving season is in full swing. For those looking to impress a wine enthusiast, it's a daunting time. Department stores offer little that would please an oenophile, and the staff at Best Buy doesn't know a thing about wine. The internet, meanwhile, presents too many options!

This Thanksgiving, Drink Easy

Turkey Day is notoriously terrifying for the at-home sommelier. Suppose you're into food and wine. Should you flaunt your connoisseurship and create precise pairings to wow the palate? Absolutely not. The cousin who only drinks Budweiser will get annoyed, and everyone else will think you're a snob.