Wine store owner wants a happy home

As longtime manager of the Wine and Cheese Place's Clayton location, Paul Hayden is surrounded by desirable things: expensive French wines, rare Belgian beers, single-malt Scotches. But for the most p

Wine Focus: Beating the great wine buff bluff...

Theres a Michael McIntyre sketch that sums up perfectly the confusion and terror caused when ordering wine. When the waiter comes and says would you like a look at the wine list, he might as well say would you like a book of gibberish. Ignore all wording, focus entirely on prices.

Weekly wine deal: fumé blanc

Vintage, schmintage. There might not be a more consistently delicious white wine, year in and year out, than the Dry Creek Vineyards Fumé Blanc ($12). It's got citrus and tropical fruit flavors galore, with just enough minerality to provide a marvelous mouthfeel. The finish is long and lively.

Pairing wine and food just got easier with guide by sommelier and food writer

Done right, wine and food pairing can enhance any meal by creating a whole new dimension of flavour and enjoyment. Thats the message in The Complete Idiots Guide to Wine and Food Pairing by certified sommelier Jaclyn Stuart and food writer Jeanette Hurt (Alpha Books, $21, paperback).

German vintner shares thoughts on 'wine growing'

You cant find wine this good just anywhere. Germany is world-renowned for white wines, especially Rieslings. The fertile, granular soil, temperate climate and long hours of summer daylight in Germanys southwestern regions are ideal for growing the grapes for these elegant, aromatic varietals.