The French really have it figured out. Just when I think they couldn’t get any cooler, I stumble upon a new find that blows my mind all over again. Imagine this. Take the essence of the most complex white French wine you’ve ever tasted (such as a White Bordeaux) and reduce it down to a rich, citrus and floral-perfumed elixir. Think syrupy rich. Now put it in an amazingly beautiful bottle, fit for a Parisian, and call it St....

If you are a Sex and the City fan like me, you might remember the “everything but girl” quote from Carrie to Charlotte. Charlotte says it’s like “kissing with benefits.” With wine, the “but” is quite different. Rather than leaving the best thing out, we tend to exclude what we feel is the worst. For me, it’s everything but Chardonnay. I know it’s probably considered somewhat criminal to be a wine lover in the U.S. and be...

The wine of the week for this first week of August is a lovely White Bordeaux from Chateau Recougne. This 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing – just the thing to enjoy with cool dinners on hot summer evenings!  The wine has a beautiful  golden hue and a richer flavor than most American or Italian whites. The flavors are full of Plum and Nectarine, while the aromas provide a little hint of citrus. This wine paired perfectly...