William Rice

1. Poll your companions to learn who is open to drinking wine and what types of wine they like or dislike. If no one wants more than a single glass,...

This white wine, made from grapes grown in the La Isla vineyard in the Maipo Valley of Chile, is brisk, assertive and tinged with citrus and mineral essences, just right...

The Torres family, whose home base is in the Spanish province of Catalonia not far from Barcelona, has been in the forefront of vineyard and wine innovation for many years....

It's margarita season, and once again those who love this cocktail of tequila from Mexico, lime or lemon juice and orange liqueur are busy debating which brand of liquor or...

At Cinnabar Vineyards, above the Santa Clara Valley south of San Francisco, they practice what the purists preach: Chardonnay grapes of the prestigious Corton Charlemagne clone are grown without irrigation...

The nation has no need of more cabernet sauvignon, but Americans could use more good cabernet that sells for less than $10 a bottle. With a suggested price of $9,...

Here is a suggestion for those who have grown blase about the ritual Easter dinner featuring baked ham. Don't change the menu. Instead, spice things up by pouring the delightfully...

All the talk about "comfort" food leads naturally to a search for some "comfort" wines. As with any dish that earns the comfort label, the wine should be familiar, uncomplicated...

Looking for a wine to pair with poached or baked fish, a stir-fry of vegetables or vegetables with spicy chicken? Bypass the beer and reach for a chilled bottle of...

It's almost April and, officially at least, spring has sprung. The time has come, therefore, to stock up on some lighter wines, refreshing and fruity enough to sip by themselves...