Deep green wine bottles whir along in a neat row. They twist and twirl through the mechanical line as if they were practicing a perfectly timed dance. Their audience: safety-goggled college students.

Once grapes are picked from the vine, they enter a winery’s cellar. But what’s the magic behind the cellar doors that turns grapes into fine wine? With my Wine 101 column I share what I know about ...

Don’t be intimidated. We show you how to approach those massive wine lists and ask the right questions. Wine lists at restaurants can be daunting. Some high-tech versions are offered on a tablet or ...

Every industry has its jargon. In the wine business, to understand some wine words, one- or two-sentence definitions suffice. However, there are some more nuanced words and phrases that take a ...

Do yourself a favor and enjoy a bottle of Chinon in early spring, when the hardier trees are budding, but winter’s chill ...