It’s been several decades since South Africa earned a place at the wine table, and now we look forward to new releases with great anticipation.

Petite Sirrah is one of California’s oldest grapes, but it has fallen by the wayside. Al presents three arguments as to why it should be more appreciated.

If you love big fruity, powerful red wine, then you should get to know the offerings of Australia, where big is always better.

Some beers are great for mowing the lawn, others are built for the chills of winter. Al looks at some of our favorite “winter warmers.”

Once the most venerated wine in Maryland, Madeira has sadly fallen out of flavor. Hugh does his best to revive interest in this superb treasure.

Oyster lovers in Maryland are rejoicing that the season is now upon us. Al offers some suggestions for pairing bottles and bivalves.

Alentejo in Portugal has become of the world’s most exciting wine regions, and Hugh explains why…

It started with Kendall-Jackson and now the Jackson Family of wines has grown to include some of California’s best and most reliable brands.

Winemaker Greg Brewer has devoted his career to getting the most out of chardonnay and pinot noir grown in the Santa Rita Valley.

The proof is in the glass: Maryland is now producing world-class Cabernet Franc. Al reviews a tasting of home-grown wines that got full marks.