Nov 14 Nov 14 Simply D’Vine: the combination of a wine bar and wine shop in Florida offers a delightful experience. But in New York State it would be against the law. Time to get changed. Michael Braverman
Sep 23 Sep 23 Pouring money down the drain: how do you recognize a “corked” wine or a bottle that is spoiled? And what do you do if you have one? Drain cleaner comes to mind. Michael Braverman
Nov 13 Nov 13 Never stop imbibing education: this reporter goes to a class conducted by a wine buddy comparing Old World with New World varietals, and learns (or re-learns) a thing or two. Michael Braverman
Nov 19 Nov 19 Some like it chilled: finding the right temperatures for serving wines. More important than you might imagine. Here are some (non-dictatorial) guidelines. Michael Braverman
Nov 17 Nov 17 Underground advice: what kind of cellar do you need for storing wines? A fashionable accessory or something utilitarian? Or is that a silly question in the Hamptons? Michael Braverman
Jul 22 Jul 22 Age of consent: youth comes but once in a lifetime. Do Long Island wines have the potential to improve with age? And does it really matter to most of us? Michael Braverman