Anthony Giglio 
Why you should come to the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston next year! This is the East Coast version of the brand’s venerable Classic in Aspen; easier to get to and a little less expensive. I had the pleasure of presenting two seminars at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston a couple of … Read more
Finding the perfect bottle for a colleague—or yourself!—is never easy, so I’ve narrowed the choices for you. I’m lucky to receive wine samples almost daily from winemakers and publicists seeking my opinion. I mention this not as a humblebrag but to explain that I can’t always spotlight every wine that deserves attention—whether in print or … Read more
8 Must-Visit American Wineries for a Perfect Summer Getaway From the misty hills of Oregon to the sunny slopes of Sonoma, here’s where to sip your way through the season. Summer’s here, and there’s no better way to soak it all in than with a wine glass in hand — preferably at the source. We’ve … Read more
A Toast to Your Health A sober look into the anti-alcohol headlines of late… For those of you who observed ‘Dry January,’ welcome back! Given that you’re reading this column, my might be thinking that I would never abstain, and you’re right. Ironically, however, I didn’t intentionally intend to participate this year, given that it’s … Read more
Message in a Bottle What’s the perfect gift bottle to give this season? I can only make suggestions… It’s that time of year, again, holiday gift-giving season, that is. For me, it never fails that year in and year out, I get a lot of requests for suggestions for the ‘perfect bottle,’ followed by qualifiers, … Read more
FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen I’m just back from the 41st FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, and it was as beautiful, thoughtful (and thought-provoking!) and well-executed as ever. The Classic in Aspen has a longstanding reputation as one the very best culinary festivals in the world, but I can only attest to its … Read more
Jewels of Sonoma County The winegrowing region that shares its eastern border with a far morefamous neighbor, Napa Valley, Sonoma stands proudly in plain sight. I’m just back from hosting a couple of really fun wine tastings at the third annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, a festival hosted by FOOD & WINE in collaboration … Read more
Burgundy, from the best of the best to the best of the bargains. A celebrated winery reveals challenges that make the 2021 vintage the one that brings you back to Burgundy. I recently attended the 2021 vintage debut tasting of DRC wines. If those initials don’t ring a bell, here’s how Sotheby’s describes this vaunted … Read more
Time to Revisit Chianti Classico If it’s been a while since you’ve tasted Chianti Classico, now couldn’t be abetter time. For people of a certain age (ahem), the term Chianti is synonymous pleasant, light- to medium-bodied red wines that are perfectly delicious, but perhaps not very serious. Worse is the connection between Chianti and the … Read more
Wines for Hearty Holiday Meals pt.2 Welcome back! It’s mid-December and the parties and entertaining will continue for at least another two weeks. In my last post, I proposed an alternative approach to pairing heartier winter fare with lighter wines, exploring the harmonious marriage of bright, refreshing high- acid white wines and low-tannin, high-acid, chillable … Read more
