Chile earthquake rattles wine industry as millions of bottles’ worth is lost

Chile earthquake rattles wine industry as millions of bottles’ worth is lost

By Jonathan Franklin
Washington Post Foreign Service
Thursday, March 4, 2010

SANTIAGO, CHILE — The massive earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to one of the world’s most popular wine industries, sending rivers of merlot and cabernet sauvignon pouring [...]

Fashion Week Wine Spottings

Fashion Week Wine Spottings

Plus, wine and food pros enter the scrum in Central Park and Israeli archaeologists find a Byzantine era wine press
 
Posted: February 25, 2010 by Wine Spectator Magazine

• There may not be an abundance of food at New York Fashion Week, but there is plenty of bubbly, wine and cocktails. This year, New [...]

Olympic Champion Lindsey Vonn Says, ‘Cheese!’

Plus, another gold for Shaun White thanks to his mastery of “corks,” Margrit Mondavi checks out the Okanagan Valley and a Native Canadian winery gets into the Olympic Spirit

Posted: February 18, 2010

• Watching the 2010 Olympics last night, Unfiltered thought “Say cheese!” was never more appropriate than when two-time World Cup overall champion downhill skier [...]

Toast Olympic victories with ice wine

Memorable flavor makes Canadian specialty a hit
Bill Daley

February 10, 2010

Canada will be the focus of world attention this week when the 2010 Olympic Winter Games get under way in Vancouver, B.C. Toast our neighbor to the north with a glass or two of Canadian ice wine.

Canada is the world’s leading producer of ice wine. This [...]

White Wine and Lobster for Valentine’s Day

White Wine and Lobster for Valentine’s Day

A simple, elegant recipe for two, plus 12 white wines to match
Laurie Woolever

Posted: February 5, 2010

Valentine’s Day is a little over a week away, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to make some plans for a romantic meal. You can find a wine-friendly restaurant near you, using our [...]

Gridiron Greats: Eat and Drink Like the Locals on Super Bowl Sunday

Gridiron Greats: Eat and Drink Like the Locals on Super Bowl Sunday

Authentic hometown dishes for fans of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, with 20 wines priced at $20 or under to match

Robert Taylor
Posted: February 1, 2010
A successful Super Bowl party requires a few key components: good company, a competitive game and, for those [...]

Tawny Ports and chocolates

Tawny Ports and chocolates
By John Foy
January 27, 2010, 11:01AM

Photo by John FoyTaylor’s Quinta VargellasA few years ago, I participated in a tasting of tawny port wines and chocolates. The intense aromas and flavors of the tawny ports and the decadent pleasure of the chocolates were incongruous with the antiseptic atmosphere of the convention center in [...]

Think pink for Valentine’s Day

 
 
Think pink for Valentine’s Day

Rose Champagne is the perfect Valentine’s Day accompaniment.
By: Bill Daley
January 26, 2010

Sparkling wine is an essential pour on Valentine’s Day, especially when there are expectations of a sensual, one-on-one dinner. Heighten the sense of the moment by pouring a rose sparkling wine. You’ll get extra bang for your buck, thanks to [...]

Mariah Carey Gets Bubbly Plus, the wine and food industry comes to Haiti’s aid

Mariah Carey Gets Bubbly
Plus, the wine and food industry comes to Haiti’s aid
Posted: January 21, 2010

• Imagine if establishing a new winery, creating the product and getting international news outlets to pay attention were as easy as getting drunk in public, then typing a single sentence and hitting the “send” button on your social media [...]

Wine and Dine for Haiti

Wine and Dine for Haiti
By Kristine Hansen

Several wine bars and restaurants across the country have stepped up to the plate with vows to help financially support the reconstruction from Haiti’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake last week.

Haiti Dine Out Night is Sunday January 24 in New York City. Ten percent of sales at participating restaurants (so far, Ilili, [...]