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Cabernet Franc

DJ Kearney explains her passion for the refreshing, but illusive, cabernet franc.

Calling Card for Wine Travellers

World-class scenery, accommodations and wines are making Stellenbosch a must-see destination for the wine traveller

John Schreiner, author of several books on the British Columbia wine industry, discusses the rise and evolution of Canadian icewine. This article was originally published in Wine Access' 2006 Canadian Wine Annual.

Cash in on the World's Best Wines for $25 or Less

The results of the Wine Access 2009 International Value Wine Awards, including our Top 50 Killer Values.

Casting Long Shadows

Allen Shoup is spearheading a unique project in Washington. By bringing together many wine-makers, Shoup is hoping to make some of the area's best wines.
This article originally appeared in the October/November 2007 issue of Wine Access.

Celebrating the Wine of Winter

Cinda Chavich finds out how top pastry chefs are using icewine to create fantastic desserts.
This article originally appeared in the Winter 2005 issue of Wine Access.

Cellar Dwellers

The sooner you start assembling your cache, the sooner you will be drinking delicious, mature, aged wine.

Cellar Fundamentals

Buying good wine and not storing it properly is like making a gourmet meal and letting the food go bad. Taking care now can reap rewards later.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a prawn's best friend.

Cheers to the Years

Passing the Port Three Generations Down the Road.

Consignment Wines from Sicily

John Szabo reviews wines available by consignment from Sicily, Italy

Craving Caviar

Caviar is the food of kings, but the supply of this rare treat may be running out.
This article originally appeared in the December 2004 issue of Wine Access.

Cucina Tipica

Italians take food seriously. Eating is more than routine; it is ritual. The dishes themselves are culture, history and geography served up in a pot or on a plate. Paul Benedetti slows down and spends some time indulging in Tuscan home cooking.
This article was originally published in the August/September 2007 issue of Wine Access magazine.

Delight or Dismay

Penfolds' recorking service travels the world trying to help wine drinkers delight in their valuable wines.
This article originally appeared in the April 2006 issue of Wine Access magazine.

Divine Douro

Cinda Chavich introduces readers to the wine industry in Portugal. This article was originally published in the May 2005 issue of Wine Access magazine.