Drinking Made EasyThe New York Times wine critic talks about why tasting notes are pointless, how he fell in love with wine, and his high school beer column.Sophie Menin
Beyond NomaIt may be the best restaurant in the world, but Noma has a lot of interesting and creative competition in its own country. Sophie Menin
What Women DrinkWine critic Karen MacNeil on taking the helm at Bottlenotes and the gender divide in wine drinking.Sophie Menin
A Wine RevolutionA new generation of wine producers are embracing organic, biodynamic, and natural ways of producing their wines—and changing the way we drink.Sophie Menin
World's Most Extravagant BYOBThis week the world’s greatest winemakers will gather in New York for an annual bacchanal of tasting and feasting. Sophie Menin speaks to Daniel Johnnes who organizes the event.Sophie Menin
Beyond ChampagneDon’t want to spend your whole holiday budget on Champagne? Sophie Menin recommends great sparkling wines from France, Spain, and Italy that are unusual and delicious—but don’t break the bank.Sophie Menin
The Best Thanksgiving WinesWhat wine to serve at Thanksgiving can flummox even the heartiest of gourmands. Sophie Menin offers guide to heavenly wines to suit all kinds of meals.Sophie Menin
An Old-Fashioned Wine HarvestAt one Long Island winery, they crush the grapes the way the Romans did—with their feet. Sophie Menin on what this means for their wine.Sophie Menin
Into the Heart of TurkeyA visit to the city of Bodrum leads writer Sophie Menin to explore the wonderful culinary traditions of the country and to recommend recipes for recreating the food at home.Sophie Menin
Alice Waters’ Favorite VineyardWorld famous chef and author Alice Waters speaks about her love of the food and friends at the noted Provence vineyard, Domaine Tempier.Sophie Menin
