Eric Asimov

[FRANCS, France] Success often walks a tense tightrope. One misstep can bring it all crashing down. Consider the saga of what used to be known as Southold Farm & Cellar.

While the drink has long been seen as a key part of eating well, its place no longer seems to be with a meal

Other wines are popular in the French city’s restaurants and bars, but not the home-grown product. Why?

These are not necessarily lesser wines

Despite obstacles such as declining sales and closing businesses, the industry has come far in a short time

Chatbots may give a helpful boost in confidence to anxious restaurant diners, but are they offering better wine advice?

FASHIONS come and go, it’s said, but style is eternal.

CHAMPAGNE for the New Year is such a cliche, shouldn’t we drink something else?

All most people need to know about champagne is how to safely uncork a bottle. Pouring and savouring the wine are the easy parts.

I’ve had the privilege of drinking some wonderful wines this year, including a few rare, breathtakingly gorgeous old bottles.