David White

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.

When the Weather Warms, Keep Wines Cool

Most of the nation is still recovering from a brutal heat wave that shattered thousands of records and forced millions to stay indoors and crank up the air conditioning. The impact of such weather on wine was on full effect last weekend, when I attended an outdoor party on a 100-degree day.

Standing Up for Sauvignon Blanc

Poor Sauvignon Blanc. For years, some of America's most prominent wine critics have bashed the grape. In Slate Magazine, Sauvignon Blanc was once described as "maddeningly dull." Wine Enthusiast's West Coast editor has criticized the grape for failing to elicit "profound excitement."

Five Tips For Selecting The Perfect Wedding Wines

The arrival of summer means the arrival of wedding season. For many couples, the walk down the aisle is less daunting than planning the reception.

This Summer, Drink Pink!

With Memorial Day behind us, summer has officially arrived. This means more time outside, and consequently, a different cocktail menu.

For Value, Look to South Africa

Value-conscious wine consumers know to avoid marquee regions like Napa Valley and Burgundy.

Drink Local Wine!

Thirty-five years ago, a British wine merchant named Steven Spurrier organized a wine competition in Paris, where he pitted California's best Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons against the best wines that France had to offer.

Celebrating Malbec

On April 17, wine enthusiasts across the globe gathered to celebrate World Malbec Day. For novices and oenophiles alike, the celebration was a great opportunity to sample some of Argentina's flagship varietal.

To Learn Is To Taste

Until five years ago, I assumed that wine fanatics were crazy. Sure, I enjoyed wine. But it was simply a drink -- a beverage to enjoy with dinner from time to time.

Wine Appreciation—It Just Takes Practice!

"Aromas of cassis and boysenberry are accented by soft black tea and anise notes, while the palate is defined by caramel, vanilla, Baker's chocolate and intriguing layers of toasted bread and pie #."

Five Tips for Navigating a Wine List

Navigating a wine list can be daunting. Even wine geeks are intimidated by the leather-bound tomes that so many restaurants hand out. When the wine list doesn't land on the table with a thud, patrons are still met with unrecognizable regions and producers. Plus, no matter where you dine or how much you know, prices can be senseless.