David White

Blue Crabs, Natty Boh, and World-Class Wine

"Wine is just too fancy for Maryland," explained Rob Deford, the owner of Boordy Vineyards in Baltimore County, as he discussed the local wine industry's challenges. "We eat crabs here; we drink beer."

The Rise of American Rosé

For the past three decades, wine enthusiasts have shuddered when presented with American rosé.

Celebrating America’s Rhone Rangers

This week, more than 100 wine producers are gathering in San Francisco to celebrate America's take on the 22 grape varieties originally made famous in France's Rhone Valley.

How Wine Criticism Is Changing

Twice in the past three months, the wine world has been rocked by news from Robert Parker, the world's most famous wine critic.

Identifying Flaws and Faults in Wine

Sniff, swirl, sip. Whether at home or at a restaurant, analyzing wine is a fairly straightforward process. And when you stick your nose in a glass of wine, you'll typically encounter pleasant aromas like fruits, flowers, and #. Sometimes, though, a wine will seem off.

Envisioning Wine’s Future

On Super Bowl Sunday, some 1.25 billion chicken wings were consumed alongside 11 million pounds of potato chips, 4 million pounds of pretzels, and 2.5 million pounds of nuts. Massive quantities of beer helped wash all that down -- nearly 50 million cases worth were sold on Sunday alone. It's no wonder why Anheuser-Busch purchased four and a half minutes of ad space during the big game.

Zinfandel: Uniquely and Distinctly American

Mention Zinfandel to most wine consumers, and it's quickly dismissed. It's easy to see why.

Drink Better in 2013

Ask a wine enthusiast to name his favorite value wines, and he'll likely to steer you towards bottles that cost between $15 and $25 each.

Everything Sparkles on New Year’s

Champagne sales pop every December as party hosts stock up for New Year's.

Holiday Gifts for Wine Enthusiasts

Time is running out to finish up your Christmas shopping.

The Electric White Wines of Italy

Legend has it that a renowned British wine taster was once presented with a flight of wines while wearing a blindfold. He nailed each wine, correctly identifying the grape and the region in which it was grown.

Simplify Wines On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving strikes fear in just about every host.

An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove

Napa Valley accounts for less than 4 percent of America's total wine production. Yet it's the country's best-known wine region.

Harvest Is Magical, But Grueling

From the outside, winemaking seems romantic. Farm workers lovingly tend to their vineyards throughout the spring and summer, and then hand harvest their grapes in the early fall. Those grapes are then gently crushed -- by foot, of course -- and turn into wine on their own through the magic of fermentation.

Bubbles For Any Occasion

On Saturday morning, a friend called to seek my advice on that evening's dinner.

Wine Revolutionaries Call America Home

One of the hottest winemakers in France is Jerome Bressy, the proprietor of Domaine Gourt de Mautens the Southern Rhone village of Rasteau.

Demystifying the Pomp and Circumstance of Wine Service

Restaurant wine programs are better than ever before.

In Praise of Originality and Strangeness

Last week, nearly 400 wine writers gathered in Portland, Oregon, for the fifth annual Wine Bloggers' Conference.

To Avoid The Wine Rut, Embrace Surprise

Whether you're a veteran oenophile or a budding wine enthusiast, you've probably fallen into a wine rut at one point or another.

Rediscovering Riesling, the Noblest of Grapes

If you ask a sommelier to name her favorite grape, there's a good chance she'll say Riesling.