Class Is in Session

Up Your Wine Knowledge at a Michael's Wine Cellar Gathering

The Wine Cellar Social Club and Saturday Open House tastings each offer a chance for wine lovers to up their game.

07/10/2024 By Bob McGinn

NOLO YOLO

What Are 'Nolo' Wines, and Are They Any Good?

Our wine writer recently sampled two non-alcoholic wines. Here's what he thought.

06/07/2024 By Bob McGinn

Ruth's Story

A Journey Through Dementia

Dementia is an insidious malady that robs people of most of their mental faculties, personality and health. So it is with writer Bob McGinn's wife Ruth.

05/17/2024 By Bob McGinn

Go Big Or Go Home

A New Florida Law Lets You Buy Wine in Bottles as Big as 15 Liters

That's the equivalent of 20 standard bottles of wine.

04/17/2024 By Bob McGinn

Catching Up

Checking in on Some Favorite Wines and Finding Some New Favorite Bottles

A handful of recent highlights from our wine blogger's tasting adventures.

03/13/2024 By Bob McGinn

Rebrand

Bordeaux Wines Are Getting Stronger and Maturing More Quickly. Here's Why.

According to a recent panel featuring top French winemakers, answers range from climate change to competition from other styles.

02/16/2024 By Bob McGinn

Pop the Cork

Need a Last-Minute Bottle of Wine? Here's How to Pick a Good One

Don't underestimate the power of a bottle of bubbly. (Just make sure it's chilled!)

12/20/2023 By Bob McGinn

Side Effect

Why the Wine Industry Is Worried About Ozempic

The diabetes and weight-loss drug may inadvertently hurt winemakers.

11/13/2023 By Bob McGinn

High Note

What to Expect at This Year's Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival

Our wine writer previews the pours you should be excited about at this Saturday's event.

09/19/2023 By Bob McGinn

Trending

Are Muscadine Grapes the Next Big Superfood?

New research shows that the grape, which is used to make wine in the southeastern United States, can improve your skin and fight inflammation.

09/07/2023 By Bob McGinn

Choose Your Own Adventure

Which Wine Glass Is Best for You?

Things to consider include what type of wine you enjoy and how much you want to spend.

08/25/2023 By Bob McGinn

Yappy Hour

Satisfying Wines for the Dog Days of Summer

Dog-themed wines pair well with this hot, lethargic time of year.

08/09/2023 By Bob McGinn

Journey to the Southwest

An Introduction to the World of New Mexico Wine

The winemaker Vara is finding success in a region not typically known for its wine.

07/21/2023 By Bob McGinn

Crossing Over

The Rise of Hybrid Grapes and How They Affect Winemaking

Scientists and winemakers are using hybrid grapes to create vines that can stand up to diseases and our changing climate.

07/10/2023 By Bob McGinn

End of an Era

The Rise and Fall of Sherry-Lehmann, the Country's Most Influential Wine Store

The legendary New York store is being sued by customers and investigated by the federal government.

06/21/2023 By Bob McGinn

Better With Age

Were Grapevines the First Domesticated Fruit?

New research suggests that domesticated grapes (and wine) are older than previously thought.

06/07/2023 By Bob McGinn

S Tier

Discovering Some New Favorite Wines at Forks & Corks

Our wine writer names his top picks from the huge annual wine bash.

05/17/2023 By Bob McGinn

World traveler

The Growing Profile of South African Wines

A recent event at Michael's Wine Cellar introduced our wine writer to a number of exciting vineyards.

05/03/2023 By Bob McGinn

Class Is in Session

How to Avoid Making a Fool of Yourself at a Wine Tasting

With the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting right around the corner, let's review some basic rules.

04/19/2023 By Bob McGinn

Mathematics

Are Wine Pours Shrinking?

And how much wine is in 'a glass of wine,' anyway?

04/05/2023 By Bob McGinn