Rich Mauro

In recent years, I have observed more of my family and friends telling me that sauvignon blanc is one of their favorite wines. Although it originated in Bordeaux and the

It’s fair to say that Chianti traditionally has been the best-known Tuscan wine in the U.S. But stubborn insistence on adhering to outdated rules led to a decline in quality

As there’s a tradition of people seeking special gifts for the holidays, if you are looking for a wine splurge, California cabernet sauvignon is a great place to start. The

While there’s a tradition of presenting special holiday gifts, special often just means expensive. A wine gift, for instance, is even more special if it is something distinctive. I’ve tasted

While sparkling wine is the wine of choice for special occasions, bubbly can be enjoyed anytime. But you likely will want a sparkler that doesn’t carry the price tag of

Of the thousands of red grape varieties, three — cabernet sauvignon, merlot and pinot noir — rise above in terms of popularity. But there are other French varieties — Bordeaux

Portugal long has been a “go to” source of fine value wines … and it still is. Predominantly red wines (vinho tinto) but some notable white wines (vinho branco), predominantly

Organic wine has been growing in Argentina by leaps and bounds over the past two decades. Certified organic vineyard land grew something like 273% from 2005 to 2023. While wineries

While most of the attention regarding sustainability in the wine world understandably has been on the vineyard, many also recognize the importance of practices in the winery — winemaking, related

While most of the attention regarding sustainability in the wine world understandably has been on practices in the vineyard, there is growing interest and understanding of the importance of social

I mostly only have opportunities to review wines from the West Coast, Europe and South America. But consider wine was first made in New Mexico in 1629, Texas in 1659, and Armenia over 6,000 years ago, while in California in 1767. Try these wines for a change...