Bio Vino

The biodynamic wine list at The Loop's new Henri

Biodynamic viniculture is one of the trendiest topics in wine. It's also one of the least understood, with widespread confusion about what it means, why it matters--and why...

Smooth Starters

Mastering the art of the apéritif

The apéritif: a time-honored European tradition of sipping a light, refreshing drink--chilled or on the rocks with a splash of soda and a citrus wedge--at the start of a...

Fortified Position

Drink sherry the whole meal through

We've long bemoaned sherry's place on after-dinner drink menus. The drier styles of sherry (Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado) are actually best suited to savory foods, pairing...

Pink Pride

Rosé for red-wine lovers

At its simplest, rosé is crisp, juicy and light--a perfect summer wine. But depth, bold flavors and heft--words more often associated with reds--can be found in the oeuvre...

Counter Couture

Boxed wine gets highbrow treatment

You'd rather stay sober than be caught with a box of Franzia. But there's a new boxed wine in town, and it's one that even the most serious oenophiles would proudly display. Made...