life style - "wine"

Details of proposed new laws that put alcohol on the same level as pornography, and would effectively ban wine on the internet in France, were leaked to members of the press yesterday.

When it comes to wine, plastic bottles are greener than glass ones.

A new quality control system introduced this month for Bordeaux wines has been welcomed by producers although it has yet to prove itself.

Families in a village that produces some of Bordeaux's finest wines have been set against one another by a court ruling challenging the way their wines were classified.

Cabernet Sauvignon all the time. Merlot yawn. Pinot Noir last night. Yearning to take a walk on the wild side of red wine? Try these three.

Having just co-hosted a large rose event with TasteDC, I was recently fortunate enough to revisit a good number of this year's crop of pink wines. Here are some of the highlights (and lowlights). Beavignac Syrah Vin de Pays D'Oc Rose 2007 (About $9) Though France is best known for its high-end wines, Vin de Pays (cheaper wines, literally 'Country Wines') represent many of the best values in the world. This 100% Syrah from the Languedoc region in southern France shows a light pink, slightly orange color in the glass. On the nose, it has a nice blend of red...

Dishes with the Chinese flavors of black bean, hoisin, garlic and ginger are frequently paired with Pinot Noir, one of the most food-friendly red wines. This wine's agreeable nature - with its balancing acidity and soft tannins - support foods with savory...