Swirling, nosing, and sipping the 2004 Rocca Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2004 Rocca Syrah reminded me why the world is passionate about Napa Valley wines. Award winning wines from Mary Rocca and winemaker, Celia Welch Masyczek of Rocca Vineyards offer oenophiles a true luxury experience.

Although Chilean wines have attracted their share of attention over recent years, Wines of Chile hosted a  Seminar  on Carménère in New York to focus on this often-overlooked variety.

Touring the Domaine Zweifel vineyards in Zurich-Höngg, Switzerland with Master Vintner Urs Zweifel, was an informative and very tasty way to spend an afternoon.

Domaine Zweifel puts over 500 years of expertise into their wine, and their Lattenberg Räuschling 2005 is a good example of the Zweifel family's pride in winemaking.

Christie's New York: The Evening Sale: 160-lot auction of wine from 1870 - 2002.

Autumn has arrived. It is time to turn our attention to bolder, richer wines to complement heartier seasonal menus, and the Marques de Tomares Gran Reserva 1996 proves itself a worthy companion.

According to the Spanish Vintage Chart Rating, 2001 was an excellent year for Riojas. With this in mind, I decided to experience the Marques de Tomares Crianza Rioja 2001 and after the first sip, I knew why 2001 was considered to be an excellent year.

Spring has finally arrived, and with it, the desire to change our culinary regime and drink lighter wines for the season.

Merely mentioning the names of Château Pétrus, Château Latour, Romanée-Conti, and Château Cheval-Blanc will bring a reverent sigh among collectors, and when these status wines come up for auction, it is controlled pandemonium as to who gets to own these legendary wines.

Are you sometimes intimidated or confused while reading the wine list at the restaurant? Does the Sommelier lose you half way through his description of the wine? Wine terminology, also called ‘winespeak’ really isn’t all that difficult to learn, but it is an acquired language.

We always love a great party, so when we heard that Drinkology WINE: A Guide to the Grape author James Waller was hosting a New York (Wine) Cocktail Party with caterer extraordinaire Ramona Ponce, on January 10, 2006, it was definitely a party that we wanted to attend.

Sicily is the largest of the Mediterranean islands and has more vineyards than any other region in Italy. It has 19 DOC regions, with the most prominent producer being the Marsala region.

Two Great Wines from Altaïr Vineyards & Winery in Chile

Discovery Wines in the East Village - discover the difference!

Rare Collector Wines - 1955 Bordeaux Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting at Bovey Castle at Dartmoor National Park.

Chianti Classico Tasting in Tuscany 

The Great Match – Spanish Wines and Tapas 04, presented by Wines from Spain

VINEXPO wines and spirits update 2004.

VINEXPO, the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition created by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce in 1981 in Bordeaux, France has evolved into one of the leading events for professionals in the wine and spirits industry.