Dec 1 Dec 1 When the cook is both chef and winemaker and you’re lucky enough to be a guest Michael Braverman
Nov 25 Nov 25 Passing the sniff test: when you ferment grapes you get wine and a whole world of scents. Molecules and mysteries lurk behind those aromas and sensory pleasures. Michael Braverman
Nov 18 Nov 18 Beaujolais Nouveau: the most identifiable aroma is the scent of cash. It’s clever marketing but still fun to drink—as long as it is consumed really young, within a month or so. 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 5 Nov 5 Why do we smell everything in the world in our glass? Except grapes? And how do you detail the experience? Why describing is more challenging than evaluating. Michael Braverman
Oct 22 Oct 22 After a two year, five continent search for an ideal wine estate, a French winemaker focused in on the Stag’s Leap District. 35 years later he is producing wines that dazzle. Michael Braverman
Sep 28 Sep 28 Getting to know Pugliese wines with two native grapes. One might be compared to modern music with its unexpected notes and unusual rhythms—and quite satisfying in its way. Michael Braverman
Sep 9 Sep 9 When you have 2,000 years of winemaking history you’re bound to have some ups and downs. Happily, this region in the south of Italy has a new focus on quality. Michael Braverman
Sep 1 Sep 1 The challenge of drinking and describing a 1929 Burgundy from the Doris Duke estate Michael Braverman
Aug 24 Aug 24 Sampling and judging good French imports on a sunny afternoon in Sagaponack with a soft ocean breeze is dangerous to your critical faculties. It all tastes perfect. Michael Braverman
Aug 19 Aug 19 Sampling the new releases of a younger generation of Austrian winemakers. Sophisticated wines for cosmopolitan tastes and international foods. They are getting it right. Michael Braverman
Aug 12 Aug 12 One man has the kind of power in the wine world that no critic in any field has ever had. How did that happen? A conversation with his biographer about a remarkable story. Michael Braverman
Jul 23 Jul 23 Chefs & Champagne: the empyrean delights of sipping and nibbling in a foodie wonderland. Michael Braverman
Jul 17 Jul 17 Consumers can’t get enough of it. It keeps the cash register ringing for restaurants and retailers internationally. Chardonnay dominates in the world of wine Michael Braverman
Jul 14 Jul 14 Uncorked Michael Braverman In case you haven't noticed there are still some affordable French wines. And I don't mean affordable for just hedge fund managers. I'm talking about good quality, everyday wines you can buy for less than $15.
Jul 12 Jul 12 Enjoy your wines when they are young, tender and in the springtime of life: a sampling of new releases showcases the beauty of youth. Plus a note on beer. Michael Braverman
Jul 4 Jul 4 Staying at a farm where they herd goats and make chevre, and sampling everyday wines in the Languedoc region, part of a vast wine producing area. A quick guide to some of the labels. Michael Braverman
