Tag Archive | "wine"

MJ Approved: Tasting Room Wine Samplers

Thursday, December 15, 2011

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MJ Approved: Tasting Room Wine Samplers

For the wine novices, picky drinkers, and curious foodies in your life, give the gift of Tasting Room Wine Samplers this holiday season.

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Six Chilean Reds to Try Tonight: Gallery

Friday, December 2, 2011

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Six Chilean Reds to Try Tonight: Gallery

With its varied climate and organic farming, Chile makes some of the boldest and best-priced red wines today.

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Five Essential Wine Glasses: Gallery

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Five Essential Wine Glasses: Gallery

When you bust out your 1961 Château Cheval Blanc this holiday season, be sure to serve it in the right glass. It matters.

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MJ Approved: Artful Winemaker

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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MJ Approved: Artful Winemaker

Make your own sangria-quality wine with about as much effort — and even less money — than it takes to go to Trader Joe’s.

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Cool Drinks For Hot Days

Friday, June 4, 2010

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Cool Drinks For Hot Days

Three refreshing ways to survive the summer

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Your Perfect Weekend, March 19-21

Thursday, March 18, 2010

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Your Perfect Weekend, March 19-21

This weekend, choose your own adventure in California's new wine country or test your mettle on a remote stretch of whitewater in Washington's Cascade Mountains. From the luxurious to the simple, the indulgent to the adventurous, your perfect weekend awaits.

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Is Organic Wine Better?

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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Is Organic Wine Better?

Organic labels on wine don’t guarantee better quality — or even best eco-practices.

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

This weekend trek the Florida seashore and take in one of the last Space Shuttle launches, rocket down the slopes at the opening of ski season in BC and Alberta Canada, or fuel your tanks at the Wine & Food Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Naked Chardonnay

Saturday, July 18, 2009

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Naked Chardonnay

Chardonnay, you may have heard, has become hip to hate, but don't jump on that bandwagon until you've tried the new laser-bright, crisp, un-oaked chardonnays now hitting the market.

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Great Buys on Unconventional Red Wines

Friday, April 24, 2009

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Great Buys on Unconventional Red Wines

A cratering 401(k) has a way of shifting a wine lover’s focus away from the big-ticket marquee wines to the joy of the hunt. With value in mind, here are four off-the-beaten-path reds you should try.

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Port Decoded

Monday, March 2, 2009

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Port Decoded

With a few terms defined, it’s easy to make sense of the quintessential winter wine.

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Friday, February 27, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Spring is in our crosshairs. Until the weather improves, stay warm with hot barbecue in the desert, belly-warming wine in the city, or the strongest beer you'll ever taste in Boulder. And if still in the mood for something wintery, head to Squaw Valley.

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Champagne For Any Budget

Saturday, December 13, 2008

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Champagne For Any Budget

No need to overspend for your next celebration. Spain, Italy, and even the U.S. now produce sparkling wines that are just as good as — and a lot cheaper than — fine French champagne.

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Best of 2008: Three Thieves Bandit Wine

Monday, December 8, 2008

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Best of 2008: Three Thieves Bandit Wine

The best adventure-ready wine.

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Your Perfect Weekend: November 27-30

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Your Perfect Weekend: November 27-30

Sure, Thanksgiving weekend is all about the family, stuffing your face, and watching football, but these four places and events will make you want to break from tradition.

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