The Magic of Rioja

Rioja has been Spain’s most well-known wine region for centuries, and grapevines have been cultivated there for more than 2,000 years. Yet despite that deep history—or…

Napa Valley Champions—and Challengers

Silver Oak, Opus One, The Prisoner, and Caymus: Ever since we started the Wine Access Unfiltered podcast in October, just about every one of our guests…

Turning Up the Heat with Spiceology

Since we never get tired of whipping up exciting pairings, chef-driven Spiceology is a natural partner: The bold spice purveyor is slinging some fantastic flavor combos—spice…

Best Wine for Seafood

A refreshing glass of wine can complete a delicious fish meal—preferably enjoyed oceanside—but finding the best wine for seafood requires a delicate balance. While fish is…

Extreme Weather Shipping Policy

Extreme temperatures can sabotage a wine’s quality quicker than almost anything else. That’s why we leave as little as possible to chance, and take every precaution…

The Un-Marketing of Natural Wine

As Forbes would have it, natural or “clean” wines are the revolution we’ve all been waiting for—the most exciting and most responsible wines we could ever…

Making Meat-Free Pairings Make Sense

Foie gras and Sauternes, lamb and Syrah—one look at the quintessential food and wine pairings could make you think that eating meat is essential to enjoying…