William Rice

HAND-OPERATED MEAT GRINDERS The hand-operated meat grinder was standard equipment in many home kitchens before the food processor invaded home kitchens in the 1970s. Soon thereafter, it became standard equipment...

Myron Redford, a pioneer Oregon winemaker, has been making sulfite-free pinot noir from organic grapes at his Amity Vineyards winery since 1991. He calls it "eco wine," and sells it...

The craft of winemaking turns to art at blending time. The goal is simple: that the whole become more than the sum of its parts. David Schlottman, winemaker at Napa...

Wine lovers begin the new century with the assurance that all around the world the quality of wine is improving. In the U.S. much has been accomplished in the past...

Wine rarely outlasts the meal with which it is first served. Sometimes, though, those giving or receiving a liquid gift at this time of year prefer one that will last...

The idea of following a trend may be appalling to some, but frankly speaking, our lifestyle choices are driven by what's popular and ultimately dictated by a trend's progenitorrarity. All...

A funny thing happened to Champagne importers on their way to the bank. Despite millennium madness and attempts to create a Y2K-compatible hysteria that the world's supply of bubbles would...

From its earliest days, in the mid-1970s, Joseph Phelps has grown grapes associated with the Rhone Valley of France in various Napa Valley vineyards. His winemaking team produced its first...

What's wanted in the way of wine at most holiday gatherings is something dependably middle of the road. By no means does this mean mediocre. Instead, terms such as "pleasantly...

Certain things we want to have close at hand in anticipation of winter's steady, unstoppable approach. Warm boots and warm gloves, warm coats and warm hats ... and warm and...