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Wine Line

Summer Whites

Mix it up with these five whites from around the world that are young with little or no oak and are not made to be cellared.

July 2009

by Bill Coy

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Introducing Lodi

Lodi is a large and warm wine region in northern California and is gaining notoriety for producing some very good and affordable wines from many grape varietals.       

October 2009

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Everyday Italian Wines

There is a whole lot more to Italian wine than the Gucci and Prada versions. Here are some favorites we can all afford.

September 2009

Reds for a Hot Day

Reds for a Hot Day

Five red wines that benefit from chilling, bringing out the fruit and flavor but not freezing out the taste.

August 2009

bordeaux

Bord'oh!

This overanalyzed French region has more to offer than $600 reds and Byzantine labeling. See our five Bordeaux picks.

June 2009

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Alsace: Germance Personified

From Riesling to pinot gris, wine columnist Bill Coy picks five Alsatian whites from Alsace, France.

May 2009

Oregon Wines

Oregon

There are several wine regions in Oregon and a diverse selection of grapes—syrah, pinot blanc, cabernet sauvignon.

April 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

With such a wide array of styles that include fruity, rich, and tannic notes, there's a cabernet sauvignon for every taste.

March 2009

Malbec

The malbec grape may be hot, but it is not new. The Argentines have been growing it for decades, and the French have been using it for centuries.

February 2009

Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Champagne

Champagne

French champagne is the most versatile beverage in the wine world, and, as Bill Coy has found, always a treat.

January 2009

Chateau L'ermitage white wine

Winter Whites

These winter whites are sure to soothe and warm your taste buds.

December 2008

portugese red wines

Red Wines of Portugal

Complicated wine labels and traditions that date all the way back to 600 B.C. can make Portugeuse red wines a bit formidable, but Chuck Kanski, owner of Solo Vino will help you master them.

November 2008

Wine Line: 2005 Saumur red wine

Loire Valley Reds

Though the Loire valley is mostly known for its whites, it’s also home to some hidden gems of the red wine world. Bill Coy offers insight into these delicious wines.

October 2008

Peachy Canyon Winery's Paso Robles Zinfandel

Zinfandel: Americas Adopted Favorite

Find out which zin Bill Coy tags as “Yummy!” plus which zin to pair with your dinner tonight.

September 2008

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American Made

See why wine has become deeply ingrained in American culinary culture, from rhubarb wine in Minnesota to pineapple wine in Hawaii.

August 2008

Whites of Australia

Whites of Australia

Who knew that the land down under could also be home to such exotic, mouth-watering wines? Ditch the kangaroos, and come have a sip.

July 2008

Deciphering Wine Lingo

Deciphering Wine Lingo

Earthy, tannic, clean. Understanding wine lingo can be as difficult as learning a new language.

June 2008

Quattro Mani Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

The Full Monte

It doesn't make sense that Montepulciano, Italy, doesn't grow Montepulciano grapes, but its wines are still just as tasty.

May 2008

Half Price at Full Price

In the wine world, price does not always connote quality and there are often great value wines that taste just like the high-buck stuff.

April 2008

Chile's Season

Chile's Season

Chile's wine region is the most isolated and protected in the world, resulting in consistent and world-class French grape varietals.

March 2008

Beaujolais wine

Beaujolais: Nouveau or No

Beaujolais is the southern-most section of Burgundy, and its wines are made from the gamay grape.

February 2008


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