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Enjoying the complexity of a Bordeaux

Arguably, the greatest wines in the world come from Bordeaux, France. Even if you’re not familiar with this iconic region, you are likely familiar with the grapes responsible for...

Is pinotage wine more than the sum of its parts?

While New Zealand has its claim to fame with sauvignon blanc, Australia its shiraz and Spain its tempranillo, South Africa has pinotage. This unique variety, interestingly enough, is a cross...

Looking for a fall wine? Try viognier

Apricot, peach, honey, spice and maybe a touch of butterscotch? Sounds delicious, wouldn’t you agree? For those familiar with viognier, this is a typical description of this relatively commo...

Mushroom & Wine Festival brings together foraging and fine dining

Annual Purgatory event pairs vino with Durango restaurant creations

Wines of the San Juan wins 16 medals

Wines of the San Juan, a winery in Blanco, New Mexico, received 16 medals in the 2017 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition. The winery received a Double Gold for its Serendipit...

Museum finds cases of 2-century-old wine in its cellar

UNION, N.J. (AP) — A restoration project at a New Jersey museum unearthed cases of wine nearly as old as the United States. The Liberty Hall Museum in Union says it discovered alm...

Lighter wines: A new and growing trend

Keeping with the summertime theme of warm-weather wines, let’s discuss the growing trend toward and request for lower alcohol wines. In general, the alcohol content of a wine can...

Austrian wines: Perfect for the summer heat

The heat is on. Summer has arrived in full force. While Durango temperatures seem hot, be thankful they’re not Phoenix temperatures. With the heat of summer comes the thirst for white wines ...

State wineries, cannabis give Telluride event Colorado focus

Wine fest returns with new, diverse events

Campania’s white wines: Crisp, clean, and new

Let’s kick off summer with some new and obscure white wines from Campania, Italy. Campania is located in the lower ‘shin of the Italian boot’ on the western side of the peninsula....

Bandol: France’s southern, hedonistic red

For most, Provence brings to mind the famous and elegant salmon-colored rosés that have become the standard for the world across to emulate. While most associate this region tuck...

Prepare to raise a glass at Durango’s wine festival

11th Annual Durango Wine Experience uncorks Thursday