Orange Wines, a Genre Worthy of Exploration

Given the vast array of variables, it’s easy to understand VSB’s consternation. It’s why ultimately, when the idea of orange wines becomes more familiar, it will pay to narrow down the exploration. The skin-contact wines of the country of Georgia, for example, which are the expression of a culture many centuries old, have little in…

New Wave Reds From a Changing Spain

The world of wine has evolved remarkably over the last few decades, but I can’t think of anyplace that has changed more than Spain. All over the country, producers are reviving old traditions, inventing new styles and, in general, raising quality to levels never seen before. They are exalting grapes that had been written off…