The world of wine can seem daunting, making many people hesitant to pop open a bottle and tip a glass of the grape-inspired creation. The jargon used in wine tasting can seem just as overwhelming to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey covers food, drinks and travel. This article is more than 5 years old. Every year, I try to come up with a ...

Don’t be intimidated. We show you how to approach those massive wine lists and ask the right questions. Wine lists at restaurants can be daunting. Some high-tech versions are offered on a tablet or ...

Once grapes are picked from the vine, they enter a winery’s cellar. But what’s the magic behind the cellar doors that turns grapes into fine wine? With my Wine 101 column I share what I know about ...

Choosing a bottle of wine should be an enjoyable experience and can even be an engaging experience, though knowing where to begin can prove difficult. To get you started, the sommelier team at ...

When most people think of sparkling wine, they picture partaking of some while watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve or when making a heartwarming celebratory toast. Known for their bubbles, ...

I started an informative newspaper column called “Wine 201” about 20 years ago, with the intent of building a wine culture in my hometown of Geneva in Ashtabula County. At the time, there were just ...

The temperature’s a cool 55 degrees, the humidity’s at 70 percent and the racks are installed. Conditions for your new wine cellar are perfect. So, which wines should go in it? Since only 1 percent of ...