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Appel on Wine

Published
June 1, 2016

Good retsina lets Mainers feel a Greek connection

Greece and Maine have lots in common – island life, pristine seafood and pine trees, for three.
Published
May 25, 2016

Languedoc no longer known for producing plonk

New, young winemakers are making very good wines in this southern corner of France.
Published
May 11, 2016

Riesling? RIESLING! Is anybody listening?

These are the 'hands-down greatest below-$20 white wines in the world (and above-$20),' yet few Mainers are talking about, let alone drinking, them.
Published
May 4, 2016

Compelling rosés could entice more of us to drink pink

Many winemakers produce more intriguing rosé should you want to go beyond the pleasant but innocuous.
Published
April 13, 2016

Pinot grigio’s quality rests in its grower’s hands

When the extremely prolific grapes are pruned well, the wine is better.

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Published
April 6, 2016

The late Jim Harrison’s life and writing teach as much about wine as anything can

For an unconventional wine education (and life education), pick up his books.
Published
March 30, 2016

Chinon, friend of many foods, makes incredible wines

If you love pepper, there's a good chance you'll like them.
Published
March 16, 2016

Can’t afford Burgundy? Drink Oregon’s pinot noir

We offer several good choices if you are looking for useful, pretty and unobtrusive wines for ordinary meals.
Published
March 9, 2016

Muscadet is not just for oysters

Let it age and it'll surprise – and delight – you.
Published
February 17, 2016

In the age of relentless and fractured virtual wine commentary, what is the place of a wine store?

And can a humble, midweek wine compete with an "awesome" rarity?