Despite the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19’s effects on the food and drinks scene, many retail stores are reporting spikes in wine sales as people continue to buy bottles to enjoy at home. Read more
I enjoy teaching people about wines. I absolutely love seeing a light bulb go on, in a moment of wonderment that opens new horizons. Read more
Randy Caparoso, a noted wine journalist and former founding partner/wine guru of the Roy’s Restaurant group, reminds us we should be paying more attention to zinfandel-based wines, as they can have lots of flavor, mojo and innate character, while also being incredibly food-friendly. Read more
When looking for value, in many cases we now search in lesser-known regions, where land is less expensive. Read more
This is the time for bubbly. Sparkling wines foster gaiety and start the ball rolling at all of December’s festive occasions. Read more
For this year’s Thanksgiving meal, why not choose the wine first, then decide what to prepare for the joyous festivities? Read more
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
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
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
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
Here are three refreshing, light wines worth popping open regularly all summer. Read more
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
Italian and Mediterranean foods — a growing category among Hawaii restaurants — offer lots of vegetables in their preparations. When pairing wines with this kind of fare, search out lighter- to medium-bodied, tasty, savory and well-balanced Italian “country”- style red wines. Read more
Pizza is a comfort food, often casually served and thus requiring more value-driven wine suggestions. Read more
With all the facets of wine to appreciate, it can be easy to forget a most basic one: Wine should be enjoyable. Read more
In terms of finding great values in wine, there are indeed numerous approaches. Read more
In January, the inaugural Wine Speak event offered rare opportunities to learn from top wine professionals who shared their insights, wisdom and experiences from many perspectives. Read more
Many parts of Corsica, the birthplace of Napoleon, remain undeveloped. We drove for hours on almost perversely narrow, winding roads through mountainous, rocky, wild countrysides and never saw a hint of civilization. Read more
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival hits Oahu this month with a list of unforgettable events that feature chefs, winemakers, master sommeliers and mixologists who are superstars in their fields. Read more
California pinot noirs that garner high scores from the wine media these days are showy, flamboyant, dark-colored at the core, quite viscous, wonderfully lush, surprisingly opulent and often oak-laden. But someone who buys wines based on media scores and accolades could miss out on wines like that stunning pinot I tasted the other night. And that would be a shame. Read more
Wines from these family-owned projects, each from a different wine-growing region of the world, are worth checking out. Read more
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