VIU MANENT ESTATE COLLECTION — CARMENERE RESERVA (Vintage 2015, Red) Country: Chile Region: Colchagua Valley Grapes: Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah Viu Manent was founded in 1935 by the Catalonian immigra…

BARREL-AGING AFFECTS HOW WINES TASTE A barrel used in the wine aging process plays a major role in driving the flavor of the wine it stores.

How to Store and Serve Your Wine   SERVING YOUR WINE . . .

1 MEAL – MORE THAN 1 WINE Offering more than one wine at a meal is one way to ramp up overall dining pleasure.

Country: New Zealand  Region: Waipara Valley, South Island  Grape: Pinot Gris Waipara, a picturesque valley just 45 minutes north of Christchurch, lies on the east coast.

Country: France  Region: Bordeaux   Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, the largest wine-producing region in France, consists of two areas, the Left Bank and the Right Bank…

We had no idea of the complexity of barrel-making until Mr. Cooper gave us a behind-the-scenes lesson in his craft.

Country: Italy  Region: IGT Veneto (Treviso)   Grape: Pinot Grigio The Veneto is located in the Northeast of the Italian Peninsula, and is one of its leading wine producers.

Country: Australia  Region: Longhorn Creek, South Australia  Grape: Shiraz South Australia is Australia’s premier wine growing state, and Langhorne Creek is one of its cooler regions, allowing for…

Country: Germany  Region: Mosel (formerly Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)  Grape: Riesling The Mosel wine region lies along the peaceful banks of the Mosel and enjoys the most intriguing and picturesque landscape…