Today’s wine drinkers favor elegance and approachability — qualities that cabernet franc often delivers more readily than ...

If you drink red wine during this season of feasts, you likely drink cabernet sauvignon or merlot or a blend of the two. Other reds may compete for your attention, but cab and merlot rule the red wine ...

Although many shoppers expect merlot to be simple, we’ve discovered bottles of surprising body and complexity.

Cabernet lovers face contrasting vintages from this coast: the trials of cold 2011, not only in California but Washington, and the much friendlier 2012. Both brought their pleasures, and the top 2011s ...

Merlot has always been caught in the shadow of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. After all, Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that has brought Napa Valley critical praise from around the world, and it's ...

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon share similar names and qualities, but distinct characteristics set them apart. Cabernet Franc, a parent variety to Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Merlot and ...

As you age your body doesn't metabolize alcohol as well. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy a glass of wine. These wines are the best options for maturing adults.

There are just so many different types of wine to try in this world. It can be mind-boggling. But sometimes, it is fun to just return to a reliable standby, especially when you know it is universally ...

That’s because it’s the time of year for festive dinners and multiple celebrations. Thanksgiving is just one month away and then rapid fire comes Hanukkah, Christmas, New Years, and along the way, ...