I write about the people, business and politics of the wine industry ... features of the Alto Adige region, and its wines, that caught my eye -- from "sunny, Alpine" tasting notes to the human ...

wine director for Denver-based Frasca Hospitality Group. In Alto Adige, the lighter styles are often chilled and sipped during aperitivo hour with speck, a regional smoked ham. “The chill brings ...

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It remains widely grown there today, but the variety became so popular in the 1970s that for a time it became nearly synonymous with "white wine" in the U.S. Today, almost every wine-producing region ...

Huffman's rich cheese grits need a wine with some substance, but one that isn't so tannic and massive that it will overwhelm it — in other words, Pinot Noir. Add the garlic and slowly stir in ...

Cuvaison Tasting Room and Estate, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of curated wine and cheese pairings and an optional luxury caviar experience, all set against ...

1992 was a big year. A League of Their Own, Aladdin, and A Few Good Men were all in movie theaters. Cardi B, Charlie XCX, and the best Jonas Brother were all born. And Domino’s introduced its ...

Indeed, the year 2000 was a very good year for wine makers -- and not just because it brought a bumper crop of cabernets, zinfandels, and chardonnays. Evidence of the far-reaching health benefits ...

Frenchy grilled cheese. And robots in the kitchen? Meet the Autocado. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this week’s Tasting Notes. Last Sunday, I pulled off California ...