South Africa has more than its fair share of gorgeous tasting rooms – yet visiting Nederburg in Paarl, the fabulous scenery upon arrival, the immaculate cool and refreshing entrance to the tasting room, and the appearance of the fun, friendly, and gregarious cellar master Razvan Macici make this an extra-special visit. Of course, the [...]

Chocolate and Wine — A Perfect Match Do you like chocolate? If so, you may be curious to know that it pairs very well with wine — especially wine from Burgundy. Here I am, on the kind of gray overcast day that makes the charming city of Beaune even more mysterious, about to attend a [...]

Did you read my review of Ursula Hermacinski’s new book, The Wine Lover’s Guide to Auctions: The Art and Science of Buying and Selling Wines? If so, you may want to try out her tactics. I certainly will! On Thursday,…