dsm Wine : August 2010 : Late Summer Wines

There’s something about summer wine that melds time, place, scent and taste into a single, memorable moment. Here are three wines that can help you make the most of your remaining warm days and pleasant evenings. Thursday, August 19, 2010 More >>

dsmWine : January

Champagne is a cornerstone wine in our culture. Champagne was the wine in Bogart’s glass when he toasted Bergman with “Here’s looking at you, kid.” It’s the wine we prefer for weddings and New Year’s Eve celebrations once we’ve moved past Natty Light. It’s even the beverage of choice for hip-hop artists like Jay-Z.  Monday, December 28, 2009 More >>

dsmWine : December

There’s nothing better than French wines for the holidays. Sure, labels can be confusing, prices can be high and some bottles need cellar time. But it’s time to celebrate and you just can’t match the tradition and quality of fine French wines. Tuesday, December 15, 2009 More >>

dsmWine : November

First Class Shiraz noses like a Californian Cabernet with loads of black currants. But scents of spice lead you farther afield. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 More >>

dsmWine : October

Pinot Grigio is a chameleon among grapes. It reflects terroir more dramatically than any grape I know. Italian Pinots are light, Alsatian Pinots are full and Californian Pinots are, well, wretched, unless you enjoy grapefruit juice and grain alcohol. Friday, October 02, 2009 More >>

dsmWine : September

White: The Martin Códax winery (bodega) is located on the west coast of Spain – just north of Portugal. One of the largest bodegas in Rias Baixas, Martin Códax was a pioneer in modern-style Spanish wines and its Albariño is widely acclaimed as one of the best in the DO (designation of origin). Monday, August 31, 2009 More >>