Gerald D Boyd On Wine

The year was 1996 and the place was Seattle.  A quiet man stepped to the podium at the World Vinifera Conference and introduced the attendee...

Sometime in the late 14th century, the red variety with a long name, Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc, was introduced into the vineyards of Burgundy....

In 1980, Burton Anderson, an American journalist living in Italy, released "Vino," a personal account of the wines and winemakers ...

For years, wine buyers have taken a wine from a store shelf and wondered if it's dry, or sweet?  The question is especially important wi...

                    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...