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Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Aligoté
Aligoté is Burgundy’s other white grape (behind chardonnay). It’s often derided and rarely praised, but aligoté is capable of excellent wines. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Fiano
This ancient grape from Campania has been resurrected in recent decades. It is now considered one of Italy’s best white grapes. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Etna Bianco
These whites from the foothills of an active volcano in Sicily are among Italy’s most compelling, and unlike any other whites. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Rosso di Montalcino
It is sometimes considered to be a lesser version of Brunello di Montalcino, but Rosso has a lot going for it and needs to be judged on its own terms.…
Your Next Lesson: Value Bordeaux
Despite its pricey image, Bordeaux is fertile ground for good values. These bottles often come from small producers in underappreciated areas. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: California Grenache
This grape has always been a role player in the state’s wine heritage, but recently it has stepped up as a potential star. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Amontillado
Beyond the mystique surrounding fortified wines, this sherry can be wonderfully complex and satisfying, and surprisingly good with many savory foods. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Savennières
This textured white wine, from the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, is a beautiful expression of the chenin blanc grape. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Madeira
This fortified, sweet wine with a history stretching back centuries is experiencing a modest revival. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective owners. Advertisement: Looking for a rental…
Wine School: Your Next Lesson: Montsant
These Spanish wines live in the shadow of Priorat but offer character in their own right. NYT > Food Content is copyrighted by the respective owners. Advertisement: Looking for a…