Future Reports

Report #31
The Wines of Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is Italy's finest Sangiovese-based wine. The special climate, soils, clonal material, and rigorous production of Montalcino all contribute to its reputation for elegance and long life in the cellar. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the key producers and reviews of the 2007 and earlier vintages.

Report #32
The New Wines of Israel

This tiny country has a dynamic, young wine industry. More than 150 wineries are producing wines of distinction that are unknown to most wine enthusiasts. This report explores the emergence of Israel's modern wine industry. We identify the top wineries, the best growing regions, the most talented winemakers and provide wine reviews.

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Adventures in Food and Wine Pairing

Glasses of white for tasting Wine always goes better with food, and local wine often goes best with the local cuisine. The articles listed below report our adventures in pairing food and wine from diverse parts of the world.

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Pairing Adventures

Dinner with Andrea Sartori and Franco Bernabei

Pairing Sartori's wines with Italian dishes at Elisir

Tasting Conte Brandolini's Wines at Bar Naranzaria

We try the Conte's new releases over dinner on the Grand Canal.

Dinner with Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck Wines at Reuben's

Reuben is Cape Town's hottest chef and Pieter Ferreira its leading sparkling winemaker.

Arzak's Nueva Cocina from the Basque Country

A Basque legend prepares lunch.

Lunch at De Tierra in Monterey

Pairing winemaker Ian Brand's wines with superb local cuisine.

Coca I Fito Wines with El Celler de Can Roca Cuisine

Chef Joan Roca's 3 star Michelin cuisine matched to Montsant and Terra Alta wines.

Lunch with Cristian Ridolfi of Bertani

Amarone from 1967 to 2003 paired with Cafe Milano's authentic cuisine.

Lunch with Alberto Arizu of Luigi Bosca

A magnificent lunch at Tomo I with the superb wines of Luigi Bosca.

Pairing Austrian Wine and Food

Austrian wines pair magnificently with food.

Portugal: Its Wine and Exotic Cuisine

Caldo verde, bacalhau, leitão and much more.

Pairing Wine and Food of the Western Loire

Pairing Rosé with Food: Endless Possibilities

Pairing Carmenere with International Food

Pairing Sauvignon Blanc and Food