In 1976, nine French judges went into a blind tasting expecting to confirm French superiority. They left having voted for California. The judge who ranked Napa first immediately demanded her scorecard back. Here's the full story — and why it still matters 50 years later.

Riesling’s reputation was built by wines it didn’t make. Here’s what the label actually says—and why it’s the most useful white at your table.

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape — so why do they taste nothing alike? Here's the map you actually need.

Real Chablis isn’t the stuff that came in a gallon jug. It’s bone-dry Chardonnay grown on fossilized oyster shells in northern Burgundy—and it might be the most food-friendly white wine you’ve been skipping.

Spain’s most-planted red grape has been in your glass this whole time. The label just never introduced it. Here’s how to finally get acquainted.

The sulfites didn't do it. That warning on the back label was written for asthmatics, not headache sufferers — and the real culprits are hiding in plain sight. Here's what's actually behind your wine headache, and what to do about it.

Beaujolais isn’t what Beaujolais Nouveau told you. A primer on the 10 Crus, the Gamay grape, and the best value tier in French wine.

5th & Wine in Great Falls, MT takes its wine list as seriously as its food — here's what makes it worth a detour into Montana wine country.

Planning a wine trip with your dog? Discover the best dog-friendly wineries in Walla Walla, WA—from scenic estate vineyards to relaxed tasting rooms—so you can enjoy incredible wine without leaving your companion behind.

The Columbia River Gorge doesn't behave like most wine regions — four wineries reveal four completely different philosophies built on the same chaotic terrain.

A 35-minute ferry from Auckland, Waiheke Island produces some of New Zealand's finest Bordeaux-style reds — here's where to taste them and how to plan the day.

Auckland is New Zealand's wine hub — not just a transit stop to Waiheke. Wine bars, cellar doors, and Matakana Pinot Noir are all within reach.

Gisborne gets more sunlight than almost any wine region on Earth — and its Chardonnays and Gewürztraminers show exactly what that means in the glass.

Hawke's Bay builds wines for the long haul — think Syrah and Cabernet from earthquake-shifted soils unlike anything else in New Zealand.

Martinborough wines are defined by restraint rather than excess — here's why this compact Pinot Noir region punches well above its weight.

A complete guide to New Zealand wine: six regions, from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Central Otago Pinot Noir, with what to taste in each.

Which regions delivered standout wines in 2025 and which disappointed? A region-by-region breakdown with buying guidance from a wine educator.

Most visitors come to the Algarve for beaches — but the region has been making serious wine for centuries. Here's what serious drinkers should know.

Volcano Winery sits at 4,000 feet on Mauna Loa — volcanic soil, tropical fruit grapes, and no other winery remotely like it in the United States.

Halloween candy and wine pair better than you'd expect — here are the specific matches that work, from dark chocolate to gummies to caramel.