Gerald D Boyd On Wine

                    The region of Bordeaux kicks off this new series, with a focus on the diverse wines of France.  Spread over the next two...

In every region of the wine world, there are one or two grapes that define the local wine culture. Germany is known for Riesling. Sauvignon ...

Sauvignon Blanc is an important variety, widely planted in every major wine region, with the possible exception of Germany.  Chardonnay may ...

"Series," a continuous feature highlighting the various appellations in major wine regions, began with Alexander Valley and Knight...

                            In 1990, two momentous events changed South Africa in ways that are still being felt today: Nelson Mandela was r...

The holiday countdown has begun and that usually means folks are beginning to think about what to eat and drink on festive occasions. Year-e...

       Jack London, the activist American writer, felt comfortable in the Valley of the Moon, a name he gave to the part of Sonoma Valley he...

A question that pops up now and then in wine circles is "What is the definition of 'old vines' and how important are they?...

Writers who claim to know about wine without having tasted the wine they are writing about is a mystery to me. It's like saying you know...

The Russian River, in northern Sonoma County, is a natural force that brings life to the people, grapes and wineries along it's 115 mile...