IN ancient Rome wine was an important part of celebrating the many festivals of Bacchus, the god of wine. It was also linked ...

It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux is the grape's native home, where it's the dominant grape in Right Bank appellations ...

The 1997 Tignanello exhibited a lighter, slightly cloudy appearance—a reflection of its age and natural oxidation, as well as a less precise filtration process typical of its era. In contrast, Château ...