By the Glass: Pairings for pizza night at home

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• April 6, 2021

Even with the pandemic creating havoc for restaurants, three places making really good pizzas have opened. Read more

By the Glass: Springtime is for lighter wines

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• March 9, 2021

Spring is almost here. While we may not experience the same seasonal changes as many parts of the world, the season can still mark a time of change in what we eat — and what we drink alongside. Read more

By the Glass: Wine choices for Valentine’s Day

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day … is there a more apropos occasion to share a lovely bottle of wine? Read more

By the Glass: Make a match of wine, cheese

• By Chuck Furuya
• Jan. 12, 2021

I have noticed a growth in cheese selections offered in the specialty sections of Honolulu’s top markets, including quite a few offerings that I had previously only read about. It has been an interesting learning opportunity. Read more

By the Glass: For a special gift, aim high

• Dec. 8, 2020

By the Glass: Wise wine choice elevates holiday feast

• Nov. 10, 2020

By the Glass: Inspiration found in the fields

• Oct. 6, 2020

By the Glass: Join the teri cheeseburger quest

• Oct. 6, 2020

By the Glass: An influential group came together in Honolulu in the 1970s

• Sept. 1, 2020

By the Glass: Value wines well-suited for tough times

• May 5, 2020

By the Glass: Perfect pairings can enlighten

• March 3, 2020

By the Glass: Zinfandels provide value, refinement

• Feb. 4, 2020

By the Glass: Quality, value found off the beaten path

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 31, 2019

When looking for value, in many cases we now search in lesser-known regions, where land is less expensive. Read more

By the Glass: Make your party better with bubbles

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Dec. 3, 2019

This is the time for bubbly. Sparkling wines foster gaiety and start the ball rolling at all of December’s festive occasions. Read more

By the Glass: Start Thanksgiving planning by picking wine

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Nov. 5, 2019

For this year’s Thanksgiving meal, why not choose the wine first, then decide what to prepare for the joyous festivities? Read more

By the Glass: Investigate the charm of chardonnay

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Oct. 1, 2019

The chardonnay grape variety produces some of the most highly acclaimed, prestigious white wines and has subsequently developed a huge following. So how do you find the good ones? Read more

By the Glass: 4 great wines rooted in family

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Sept. 3, 2019

You probably have not heard of any of these wines, but they can be found in Hawaii, and they are well worth seeking out, not just for quality, but also value. Read more

By the Glass: Light California wines perfect for summer sipping

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• Aug. 6, 2019

Not all California wines are created equal. There are so many grape varieties and styles to choose from. Here is a quartet of interesting selections, grown and produced in the Santa Barbara appellation. Read more

By the Glass: Explore another shade of pinot

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• July 2, 2019

Wines based on the pinot noir grape are among the most popular in today’s wine world. But here’s a curve ball in your search for what is good in wine: Think about pinot in connection with white wines. Read more

By the Glass: Light wines ideal for summer sipping

• By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser
• June 4, 2019

Here are three refreshing, light wines worth popping open regularly all summer. Read more

By the Glass: Right wines make most of summer’s fish

• By Chuck Furuya
• May 1, 2019

To prepare for all the fresh summertime fish that will soon be available, I suggest stocking your refrigerator with the right white wines. Read more