After years of higher temperatures, kabinett riesling producers have a vintage that seems like a throwback to the time when growers battled to ripen grapes. Kabinett lovers rejoice. By Eric Asimov In ...
Wine menus and liquor stores can be intimidating—so many labels and regions and names, so little time. When the cute waiter comes over and puts you on the spot, you often go with what you know: “Pinot ...
Trivia question: If you should hear a conversation in which Person A asks, “Is this wine sweet or dry?” and Person B replies, “Yes and no” – and is correct! – what wine is being talked about? There is ...
If you ask the wine trade what they drink that no one else does, they always bang on about the same two “good value” things: dry sherry and riesling, especially German riesling. It’s been like this ...
Over the years, I’ve been asked many times what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough call, I like almost all of them and it depends on what’s on the menu. I am partial to red wines. But with fresh ...
Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When New York’s Le Bernardin reopened for indoor dining, all too briefly, ...
When it comes to the wines of Germany, most wine drinkers have likely heard of Riesling. Gewürztraminer also has a following. Yet there’s more to the wines of Germany, which has 13 wine-growing ...
German white wines are known for their fruity character, rich texture and crisp acidity. Many are lower in alcohol, making them a good option for those looking for a lighter wine. While most white ...
In 1752, so the story runs, the town councilors of Bingen (on Rhine) decided to taste the 1751 vintage — or that part picked, pressed, and cellared by the commune — immediately after a routine meeting ...