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How do you choose the right wine for a business meeting? Discover how a 2006 Château La Mission Haut-Brion elevated an important conversation at NoMI Chicago.

Skip the usual mimosas and discover why dry Provence rosé makes a refreshing brunch wine, with food pairing tips from my Sunday visit to Maple & Ash in Chicago.

Discover wine pairing tips for smoky barbecue as I put Malbec and dry rosé to the test with brisket and more at Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago.

Learn why aromatic whites like Gewürztraminer work beautifully with heat, plus practical tips for choosing a bottle you'll actually enjoy with spicy food.

What wine matches your personality? I put my friends through a personalized palate assessment during a progressive dinner through Chicago.

Can you actually find good wine at a baseball game? I went looking during a White Sox game in Chicago, and what I found caught me by surprise.

Looking for a break from the downtown Chicago rush? Come with me inside Eaves, a charming wine bar near the Lyric Opera House.

A night with friends, Italian food, Bordeaux, and Pierre Péters Champagne made for one of those Chicago evenings worth talking about. Come along with me.

Why does one wine bottle cost $25 while another costs $100? Learn how market forces, reputation, region, and consumer choices shape wine value.

Discover a standout Super Tuscan at Tre Dita in Chicago, why Cabernet lovers may enjoy this Italian style, and how it paired with duck ragu.

Learn how to budget for corporate wine gifts, with practical spending ranges for employees, clients, executives, referrals, and major milestones.

Discover the Bedrock Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Explore tasting notes, food pairings, and what makes this California Cabernet unique.

Learn how to confidently order wine at a restaurant with practical tips on budgets, wine lists, tasting notes, and choosing better bottles.

Tucked into a private 250-acre estate in St. Helena, Meadowood Napa Valley is more than a resort, it’s a wine lover’s sanctuary. For...

There is a new Sparkling Champagne Rosé that towers over the infamous Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé! The Ployez- Jacquemart Rosé is a luscious...