Here is what’s behind the shapes and sizes of wine bottles
In addition to bottle shape, another notable aspect is color, with most red wines in brown or green glass to protect the contents from sun....
Here’s a tip for mailing wine: Don’t do it. It’s a job best left to the experts.
Thinking of mailing a bottle of wine to a wine-loving family member or friend? Don't. It's nearly impossible to figure out how to do it...
What are you waiting for? Go ahead and open that special bottle of wine tonight.
You know that special bottle of wine you're saving? It would be a shame to never pull the cork and enjoy it. In fact, most...
If you enjoyed a winemaker’s regular bottling, the reserve version might be worth a try
Andy Perdue, former writer of The Grapevine, explains what goes into crafting reserve wines, and whether they're worth the few extra dollars a bottle. And...
For Valentine’s Day, load up on chocolate and sail into a Port
Andy Perdue, former writer of The Grapevine, explains types of fortified dessert wines, any of which would pair marvelously with blue cheese, chocolate — and...
To discover (and express) what you really like in a wine, learn the lingo of a taster
In a story from 2013, former Grapevine writer Andy Perdue shares an insider's guide to the descriptions wine tasters use, from "structure" and "heat" to...
These are the best wines to go with your holiday feasts
Andy Perdue unwraps the perfect pairings so you can celebrate with a little less stress.
How Red Mountain grew into Washington’s premier wine region VIEW
Vineyard visionaries recognized the potential of a sagebrush-covered hill, now the state’s most important grape-growing ground.
The Backstory: How a wine writer traversed from Rainier to Red Mountain
The more Andy Perdue understands this special place in Washington wine country, the more he appreciates it.
In his 2019 list of the 25 best Northwest wines $20 or less, Andy Perdue toasts bargain bottles that taste rich
It’s a perfect pairing when a wine’s quality exceeds its price tag.