The NYT had a lengthy piece about the impressive growth in the market for gluten-free foods, driven in large part by the wider diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten allergy in this country. Is wine gluten-free? The short answer is: yes. Wine is made from grapes, not grains. But the chances are pretty slim. wine and health MORE >>

Coincidentally, two American critics are tweeting from their Burgundy visits right now. The critics are Antonio Galloni of Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate and John Gilman , who publishes The View from the Cellar. So I asked how much time he spends at each domaine. asked if he had sufficient time to evaluate the wines. ” wine writing MORE >>

Although markets have rallied this week, the collapse of the euro is the topic du jour. Mike Steinberger talked with some players in European wine and found that none had a particular plan for handling a collapse. Fair enough: such a cataclysmic event would hold lots of uncertainty and dislocation. wine with the next vintage. Probably not. MORE >>

Light to dark ruby with significant bricking and amber color. After opening the nose runs from musty to fully floral with candied pear notes. Predominantly stewed plum, with mild tang then truffles, savory, and wet earth notes. This is silky but adds tannin as it breathes - best to decant. France chateaneuf du Pape 1 star 1994 MORE >>

Made from 90% Sangiovese, and 10% other red grapes sourced from the Chianti region in Tuscany, aged 5 months in stainless steel tanks, clear ruby red colors, an herbal influenced potpourri of deep ripe cherries, red fruits, flowers, complemented on the palate with cocoa, and a pinch of musk. great deal at $10 MORE >>