Auckland is New Zealand's wine hub — not just a transit stop to Waiheke. Wine bars, cellar doors, and Matakana Pinot Noir are all within reach.

Gisborne gets more sunlight than almost any wine region on Earth — and its Chardonnays and Gewürztraminers show exactly what that means in the glass.

Hawke's Bay builds wines for the long haul — think Syrah and Cabernet from earthquake-shifted soils unlike anything else in New Zealand.

Martinborough wines are defined by restraint rather than excess — here's why this compact Pinot Noir region punches well above its weight.

A complete guide to New Zealand wine: six regions, from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Central Otago Pinot Noir, with what to taste in each.

Which regions delivered standout wines in 2025 and which disappointed? A region-by-region breakdown with buying guidance from a wine educator.

Most visitors come to the Algarve for beaches — but the region has been making serious wine for centuries. Here's what serious drinkers should know.

Volcano Winery sits at 4,000 feet on Mauna Loa — volcanic soil, tropical fruit grapes, and no other winery remotely like it in the United States.

Halloween candy and wine pair better than you'd expect — here are the specific matches that work, from dark chocolate to gummies to caramel.

Barbe-Nicole Clicquot invented riddling, ran the house alone after her husband died at 27, and built a Champagne empire. The yellow label earned its legend.

Franciacorta is Italy's most credible answer to Champagne — same method, stricter aging rules, and a fraction of the name recognition.

Alveare Winery draws its philosophy from the beehive — structured, complex wines built around terroir. Here's what the buzz is actually about.

Non-alcoholic wine has gotten genuinely good. A wine educator separates the bottles worth drinking from the ones that aren't fooling anyone.

A Washington wine loyalist visits Sonoma with every intention of being unimpressed — and leaves with a changed opinion. Here's what did it.

The Grand Tasting, Taste WA’s premier food and wine event was as always, incredible, and the setup of the event even better than years past. With 350+ wineries and restaurants in attendance, patrons had their fill of sampling the best of what Washington has to offer, which I already knew, was the best food and wine scene in the country. Amongst the amazing wineries present, I was particularly impressed by the Red Mountain producers and growers, whose wine’s have exponentially improved over the last decade, and in my opinion, are becoming the powerhouse of Washington like Russian River Valley or Moon Mountain are to California. This article will talk about some of the best places representing Red Mountain this year and some must haves from their wineries.

350+ Washington wineries, 75+ restaurants, one weekend. Here's how to plan your time at Taste Washington without missing what actually matters.

Unless you track the yearly wine holidays as nerds like me do, you probably didn’t know that December 20th is “National Sangria Day”! If you are looking for a refreshing and fruity drink to enjoy on a sunny (or even winter) day, you might want to try sangria, the popular Spanish wine punch. But do you know the history of sangria and how it became a symbol of Spain? In this article, I’ll explore the origins, variations, and recipes of this delicious drink.

If you are a wine lover, you might be wondering what the best wines of 2023 are. Well, look no further than The Enthusiast 100, the annual list of the most exciting wines of the year compiled by Wine Enthusiast magazine. This list is not based on scores or prices, but on the quality, diversity and originality of the wines that impressed the reviewers the most.

Wine is more than just a beverage. It is a product of culture, history, and nature. It is also a source of economic activity, tourism, and innovation. While we commonly think of California, Oregon, or Washington as wine destinations, there are quite a few states in the US that contribute to a very large market, and having family in the mid-west has given me an opportunity to travel and explore some lesser known areas. In this article, I explore the wine industry in Missouri and Arkansas, two states that have a rich and varied wine heritage.

Guardian Cellars is a winery located in Woodinville, Washington that produces award-winning wines from some of the best vineyards in the state. Founded in 2004 by Jerry Riener, a former police officer and forensic chemist, and Jennifer Sullivan, a former journalist and public relations specialist, Guardian Cellars combines their passion for wine and crime to create wines with intriguing names and labels, such as Gun Metal, Entrapment, The Alibi, The Rookie, and The Informant.