Whether you’re a wine novice or an oenophile, the newly enhanced Web site, http://www.corksavvy.com/, is a fabulous resource for anyone who simply loves wine. CorkSavvy.com was created by Jill Sloane, a wine writer, wine enthusiast and graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City, because she wanted one-stop spot for wine enthusiasts to view [...]

The Ritz has always been undeniably high-end. And with this news, you better believe that even a recession won’t stop them from rolling out one of the world’s most cherished cognacs:
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix may be the only establishment in the United States to hold a prized unopened bottle of Courvoisier L’Esprit cognac, of which only 2,000 [...]

A frosty beer on a warm day. I figured that would make your mouth water. Now that temperatures are rising, beer is becoming more and more a beverage of choice. However, it isn’t always easy to tell what beer is going to pair best with dinner–whether you’re going out or eating in. The folks at [...]

Recently, a few bottles of delicious, spring-ready wines have come across my desk–and I’ve had a wonderful time sampling them! Read on to learn about a few selections to take on that picnic you’ve been planning.

The Wyndham Estate Bin 505 Shiraz Rose 2006 This Australian shiraz is refreshing, with notes of cherry and spicy berries, [...]

I don’t know about you, but any time I frequent a bar or restaurant, tequila is a word that’s never uttered from my lips. Maybe it was my inexperience of truly knowing good tequila or that fact I really didn’t know how to drink it. Well, that was until now. At a recent luncheon at Arizona’s [...]

Looking for bubbly this New Year’s that doesn’t break the bank? Here are a few cost-effective Champagnes and sparkling wines to try:
Rotari Talento Metodo Classico Riserva. This bottles has notes of custard cream, white chocolate, dried fruit and toasted hazelnut and is only $19. You can find it at most liquor stores.

Rene Florancy Champagne. This award-winning [...]

There are few things in life that are more awesome than finding a new favorite wine–especially when that bottle happens to be under six bucks. Fresh & Easy’s inexpensive Ambas Chardonnay is my new wine rack fixture. It’s light, pineapple-y taste makes it a perfect partner for fish or chicken. PS If you haven’t been [...]

  
Wouldn’t it be great if someone took the guesswork out of food-and-wine pairings? Well, sommelier Ralph Hersom developed Wines That Love to do just that. Each bottle is geniusly named after the food it is best paired with (i.e., Wine That Loves Pizza and Wine That Loves Grilled Salmon) and labeled with cute photos [...]