Many people are convinced that they do not like the wines. Are they simply a niche interest, or is their obvious appeal yet to be widely understood? By Eric Asimov Wine writers can be tireless, or ...
It's impossible to talk about German wine without talking about riesling, and it's impossible to talk about riesling without talking about sweetness. By now, you likely know that I'm a big fan of ...
Over the years, I’ve been asked many times what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough call, I like almost all of them and it depends on what’s on the menu. I am partial to red wines. But with fresh ...
After years of higher temperatures, kabinett riesling producers have a vintage that seems like a throwback to the time when growers battled to ripen grapes. Kabinett lovers rejoice. By Eric Asimov ...
When it comes to the wines of Germany, most wine drinkers have likely heard of Riesling. Gewürztraminer also has a following. Yet there’s more to the wines of Germany, which has 13 wine-growing ...
It glimmers like liquid gold in a glass. It tastes of the sun and earth, honeyed with sweet citrus and ripe apricot. The Far Niente "Dolce" is like no other wine the diner at Cafe Annie had sipped ...
It's not always easy to decipher German wine labels, but when in doubt, just look for the eagle to guide your next glass choice. Let’s face it, unless you're fluent in German, trying to decipher a ...
In fall, so much attention in the drinking world turns to Oktoberfest beers. I love beer as much as the next person, but wine is another one of Germany's prominent exports and should not be overlooked ...