The first question I am usually asked about English wine is not which county does it best, or whether English fizz is better than champagne. It’s, “Why is it so expensive?” With English sparklers ...

You’re ready to graduate from your reliable Tuesday-night companion, the $20 bottle of wine. Maybe it’s time for a special-occasion vino. Maybe you received a pay ...

As the festive season ramps up, I’ve been more worried than usual about picking a wine others would deem, well, drinkable. After all, ’tis the season to gift a bottle. And even if it’s not a present, ...

Alcohol, especially wine, can become complicated if you want to understand it well. Knowing which wine goes well with what and how to pick the right kind can be difficult. Even though I can easily ...