Robert Whitley

The arrival of Valentine's Day marks a turning point for many wine enthusiasts, particularly those who have recently ...

Years ago, on a trip to Bordeaux to taste samples from a new vintage, I had the opportunity ...

Valentine's Day presents a unique opportunity for wine lovers. Although there are many excellent options for a Valentine's ...

You may recall the issue of so-called cork taint that ravaged the wine industry not so long ago. ...

The many setbacks of 2020 notwithstanding, there were numerous bright spots for the wine industry over the course ...

When the late Jack and Jamie Davies purchased the historic Jacob Schram winery in Calistoga, California, in 1965, ...

Given a choice between a bottle of Champagne or a sparkling wine from any other corner of the ...

Conventional wisdom tells us that the Napa Valley's prominence in the world of fine wine is built upon ...

Early on in my wine journey, I developed a healthy respect for budget wines, and not because I ...

NAPA, Calif.—Cruising along Highway 29 through the Napa Valley is a feast for the eyes of even the ...

The Thanksgiving table is often seen as a challenge by those who seek to serve the perfect wine ...

NAPA, Calif.—The drive south through the Napa Valley from Calistoga to St. Helena, along the Silverado Trail, is ...

On Oct. 20, Cal Fire announced the Napa Valley's devastating Glass fire was 100 percent contained. The Glass ...

No matter your level of interest or knowledge, there is one thing you know about wine: Wine loves ...

October is Merlot Month. Before you yawn, consider this. Merlot was ascendant in the domestic wine market prior ...

The Napa Valley is on fire. The worldwide symbol of fine wine in America has been burning for ...

In addition to the top wine (2015 Tom Eddy Greeg Vineyard cabernet sauvignon) and winery (Akash Winery, Temecula) ...

The results of a wine competition are often predictable. Round up the usual suspects and you will likely ...

Conventional wisdom holds that most wine experts, including professional sommeliers, are somewhat snobbish about what they drink. While ...

Who could forget the vintage of 2020? Lightning strikes, out-of-control wildfires, an epic heat wave! Yep, that describes ...

Fall is a beautiful time of year for a barbecue. Over the years, I've stumbled across several fall ...

When wildfires ravaged California wine country in 2017, four wine industry public relations pros swung into action with ...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative appears to be doing a dance around the issue of tariffs ...

The COVID-19 lockdown blues have inspired many a hobbyist in recent months. I've noticed scores of friends have ...

News reports from the Champagne region of France paint a grim picture for this year's harvest. For a ...