COLLOCATION: A WORD for the habitual pairing of two words. Like “unmitigated” and “gall” or “oaky” and “Chardonnay.” I even saw the latter phrase turn up as a clue in a crossword puzzle last month.

French Chardonnay is often lighter and more restrained, with regions like Chablis, Côte de Beaune, and Mâconnais offering distinct expressions tied to terroir. American Chardonnay varies widely by ...

It's damned well time someone did something. About oak, that is. Its abuse in winemaking has been rampant for years... It’s damned well time someone did something. About oak, that is. Its abuse in ...

Wine is is an affordable luxury: the options are endless and accessible for a wide range of tastes and budgets. "The thing about wine, aside from being a miracle, is that it is subjective. What you ...

As the sun rises over a steep south-facing slope on the eastern side of the Eola-Amity Hills, workers arrive in dusty cars, minivans and SUVs. As though responding to an invisible signal, they ...