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30 Second Wine Advisor: Is $20-plus wine "affordable"?
Most of us need to keep a keen eye on the fine line between budget and value in the wines we enjoy. And that may go double for Burgundy.
30 Second Wine Advisor: The other Cabernet
Cabernet Sauvignon is the boss grape in red Bordeaux. But move outside Bordeaux ... and as often as not, "Cabernet" without a surname might mean "Cabernet Franc."
WebWineMan: Haul out the holly â and the bubbly
The first day of Winter and a less-than-stellar economy prompts Richard Fadeley to haul out the bubbly.
Vino e Cucina d'Italia: Frank Cornelissen - Etna's Individualist
Frank Cornelissen followed his dream to Sicily's Mt. Etna, where he established a vineyard and winery. A true believer in the purity of natural winemaking, he avoids all external chemical or other outside treatment in his organic vineyards.
Taylor Eason: How to be a good house guest in wine country - and get invited back
Now that Taylor's living in wine country, she's put together her "definitive guide to how to crash at a friend's house in wine country."
Oxford Town Wines: Anderson Valley: A hidden gem
When John Juergens visited California's Anderson Valley, he was overwhelmed by the natural beauty - and found some excellent wineries.
From Amazon.com: Hugh Johnson's 2011 Pocket Wine Book
If there's one indispensible reference for the wine lover, it's Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book. Updated annually, the 2011 edition is now available. This handy guide packs an incredible amount of information into a pocket-size volume.
WineBlueBook: Bordeaux, Northern Red Rhones
This month's edition of WineBlueBook rates the 2009 Château Léoville Las Cases, Bordeaux St.-Julien a "great value" wine. Also, its buying guide features 2000-2009 Northern Red Rhone wines.
Favorite Wine Links: Wine Grape Varietal Table
Here's a direct link to Steve De Long's delightfully geeky new wine-grape chart, a must-have gift for the serious wine hobbyist on your list.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine Focus on Southern Italy
This month we're enjoying the wines of Southern Italy as our Wine Focus topic. This region was settled by the ancient Greeks even before the Romans came, and arguably hosts Italy's oldest wine culture.
Guest Contributor
Domaine Carneros: The best American competitor toChampagne is organic, writes guest columnist Trish Riley.
Vino e Cucina d'Italia: The Wines of the Queen of County Road 68
Arianna Occhipinti is one of the youngest - and best - winemakers in Sicily, combining academic training in viniculture with passion for the land and the history of Sicilian winemaking.
WineLovers Discussion Group: What kind of a Chenin Blanc fan are you?
Chenin Blanc is underrated, and the variety is amazing. Have you tried a Chenin Blanc lately? Ever? Join this lively discussion in the WineLovers Discussion Group.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Occupy this bubbly
A decent sparkling wine that won't break the bank is a rational way to welcome in the New Year and see out the Old. I think at least 99 percent of us can agree on this.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Nouveau worth the wait
When the river of Beaujolais Nouveau began to flow last month, I initially passed on by. But then I changed my mind.
30 Second Wine Advisor: This winter warmer won't wear out
We've all known the frustration that comes with an excellent bottle of wine that's too much to finish in a sitting but, to be honest, too good not to.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Wine books for the holidays
Whatever the holiday season means to you, chances are you're making a gift list for at least a few special friends, relatives and loved ones.
WebWineMan: Wine's Most Enchanted Vineyards
Burgundy is one of the world's most important wine producing regions, and also one of its most enigmatic. Here are Richard Fadeley's reports on a stash.
30 Second Wine Advisor: The ongoing timeline of wine
Every year it's fun to watch the seasons come and go. Baseball, football, basketball ... no, wait! The new vintage of a favorite wine.
30 Second Wine Advisor: Pass the Port ... and the cheese
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Many of us will be enjoying sumptuous family feasts, good wine, and, perhaps, a glass of Port after dinner.
