Albariño from Rias Biaxas

  The traditional notion is that Albariño, the deliciously fruity wine from Spain, is best with paella and gazpacho. There is no desire here to dispute that advice, but unless you find yourself in one of D.C.’s few very good Spanish restaurants, that would leave little reason to discover this little gem. In fact, Albariño [...]

Not All Pinots Are Red

In the U.S., red wine has been all the rage since the 1980s, when American wine lovers discovered that the depth and texture of these dark wines offered more rewards than the simple, sometimes flat white wines that were being served back then. American white wines were simply soulless, and the European white wines that [...]

Post Card from Napa – Antica

  We arrived by car, but it seemed at times that even mountain goats would have trouble ascending these slopes. The narrow paved road curved from left to right and, at the top, revealed a stunning hilltop winery that seemed to emerge from our imagination. We had reached Atlas Peak, the mountain but also the [...]

Cool Sips

Trekking through the summer heat is a little easier when we know the right beverage to cool down with. Red wines are relegated to winter – – or air-conditioned rooms. And while most white wines are cool, heavier styles, like oaky Chardonnays, do not slake the thirst. There are just a handful of wines that [...]

Tigers Tear with Riesling

It’s pretty standard practice to pair a big red wine with beef, but there are recipes that won’t work with this combination. Steak with a béarnaise sauce pairs best with an oaky Chardonnay, for example, and preparations that emphasize flavors other than the meat might call for something other than a Cabernet or Malbec. There [...]

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