Delicious Port and Madeira dessert wines from Portugal are best enjoyed around a table of friends all savoring the decadence of these special bottles. Let them accentuate a tasty dessert or cheese course, or keep things light by serving them in delicate glassware on their own at the end of the meal this holiday season!

The wines of Beaujolais are a foodie’s dream. The inherently low tannin, bright acidity, and fresh fruity/floral aromas and flavors of Beaujolais are enjoyed in bistros the world over, and these wines provide a reliable and inexpensive no-fuss option to pair with nearly anything you decide to create at home.

The “Alpine Republic” of Austria is a true gem of the wine world, and wine has been produced in its environs since the Bronze Age. It was the Cistercian monks in the 10th century who transported Burgundian know-how to the wine growing areas northeast of Vienna, setting the stage for Austrian wine culture. Austria’s inimitable combination of a relatively cool continental climate, a bevy of small-scale, family-run wineries, a strong sense of stewardship for the land, and an impossibly unique array of indigenous grape varieties that are the very definition of food-friendly, make Austria a special haven within the world of wine.

When humans connect deeply with the earth, they find themselves growing and evolving right along with it. It happens to all of us. Some people are more in sync and aware of it than others. Awareness is at the heart of how that Antiquum Farm owner, Stephen Hagen, treats his land in Willamette Valley.

Our celebration of Sustainability in Wine continues. Join me for a virtual visit to the beautiful land of Kiwis, a place synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc and beautiful landscapes: Marlborough, New Zealand. I'm joined by Spy Valley's Amanda Johnson for a close look at a leader in sustainable wine.

Join Lauren Cain for a weekend of wine tasting and exploration in the gorgeous wine region of Santa Barbara County! She's sharing her favorite wineries, tasting rooms, and restaurants, plus key travel tips to help you make the most of your visit!

Join me as I explore the world of Cava, Spain's sparkling wine, with winemaker Arthur O'Connor. We're discussing winemaking and other factors of production. Learn about Arthur's journey as director of winemaking in one of Spain's oldest wineries where he learned all there is to know about Cava.