Stories from Dave McIntyre's WineLine

  1. Familia Zuccardi - Argentine Value

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull May 20, 2008

    Wine lovers seeking value for their house tipple should look to Argentina, and to Familia Zuccardi. This family-owned winery produces a bewildering array of wines that combine consistently high quality with extremely reasonable prices. José Alberto Zuccardi is currently at… Full Story »

  2. Don't Give Up on EUROpean Wines!

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull May 9, 2008

    Just because the dollar is tanking against the euro doesn't mean we should forsake European wines when hunting for bargains. Yes, we may have to pay a little more than we used to, but that enticing $8 Minervois you bought… Full Story »

  3. Pollak Vineyards - A New Star in Virginia

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Apr 13, 2008

    A new winery opened for business near Charlottesville this week, and it appears destined to become a must-stop on the Monticello Wine Trail. Pollak Vineyards in Greenwood, Va., is opening strong with some stellar early releases. Owners Margo and David Pollak are not new to the wine business. David was a founding partner in Napa Valley’s Bouchaine Vineyards. When they decided to return to the wine business, they looked not to California but instead to Virginia, where… Full Story »

  4. Virginia's Garagistes

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Mar 15, 2008

    Virginia wine gets more exciting all the time. We have celebrity sightings and Falcon Crest-style soap operas (the recent saga of Oasis winery), our wedding palaces and a lot of successful people living out their dreams of owning vineyards and… Full Story »

  5. Global Warming - Friend or Foe?

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Feb 17, 2008

    Global warming may still be a controversial theory in politics and science, but winemakers are believers. Rising temperatures and changing climates are being credited – at least in part – with improvements in wine quality in unusual or new regions,… Full Story »

  6. The Perfect Chocolate Wine

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Feb 13, 2008

    With Valentine's Day approaching, wine columnists are busy telling us what wines to drink with chocolate. I'm no exception, this time, as my February column in Washingtonian magazine is on this very subject. My conclusion? While I like exploring dry… Full Story »

  7. A Bargain Charmer

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Feb 6, 2008

    These days, it’s hard to get excited about a $7 bottle of wine. Too many are pleasant enough, but simple and, ultimately boring. So it’s a pleasure to discover one that’s a real gem - with enough verve and energy… Full Story »

  8. Europe Acts Against American "Champagne"

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Jan 11, 2008

    Illegal immigration may be a hot issue in this year's US elections, but European Union authorities took action recently against an illegal entry into their territory - American "Champagne." Customs authorities in Anvers, Belgium, acted swiftly when they discovered a shipment… Full Story »

  9. New Year's Resolutions? Bah, Humbug!

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Jan 11, 2008

    Wine writers love to use their first column of the year telling the future what to do – what wines will be hot, which ones not, what cool people will be drinking, and what they’ll be thinking about what they’re… Full Story »

  10. Washingtonian Magazine's Best 100 Restuarants 2008

    Dave McIntyre's WineLine &bull Jan 5, 2008

    Washingtonian magazine's January issue contains its annual roundup of the Best 100 restuarants in the metropolitan DC area. Having joined the magazine as its freelance wine columnist last summer, I had the pleasure of participating in this in-depth survey of… Full Story »

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