A Lesson in Biodynamic Wine
Many winemakers say that biodynamic practices increase the land’s ability to express its unique flavors and components in the wine — enhancing its terroir. The result is a wine that speaks of its place, that has its own distinctive signature.
Southern Charm
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores wines from the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
Making a Good Home for Wine
Storing wine can be challenging in a climate like Maui’s, where few homes have cellars that can keep bottles naturally cool.
Plush & Spicy
If phrases like “forward on the berries,” “seductive mouth feel,” and “plush and spicy” make your taste buds whoop, you are in for a treat.
What’s Your Taste in Wine?
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.
Vintage Performance
At 35, the Kapalua Food & Wine Festival uncorks a celebration of culinary excellence — and you’re invited.
What’s Behind the Pricy Label
Ever wonder why certain wines are so expensive, others so cheap? The better question might be, does the wine's quality justify its price?
Vineyard Geology
Geology creates nuances of flavor that distinguish a wine and the region it comes from.
To Protect and Serve
Exposure to oxygen is what ruins wine. Most reds begin to deteriorate within a day of being opened. So how do you save that bottle of red?
A Toast to Fortified Wine
Wine columnist Charles Freddy explains how fortified wines make a perfect holiday season pairing. It’s also a sweet sip that’s perfect for dessert.
Local Flavor
Local wine expert, Charles Fredy, shows us how to select the wine perfect pairing for the unique island climate and cuisine found only in Hawaii.
The Top 100 Wines
Expert wine columnist Charles Fredy shares his top wine selections of 2013, including his favorite cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and syrah.
Fit the Wine to the Mood
In his wine-and-spirit advice column, master sommelier Charles Fredy sheds light on the connections between wine and romance.
Finding a Favorite Wine
When people ask me to name my favorite wines, I always struggle. I taste wine for a living, so you would think it would be easy. It's not.
A Hall Mark of Quality
Hall Wine's ultra-premium wines are not inexpensive, but in my opinion, their organic farming enhances the fruit flavors and produces higher-quality wine.
Wines for a Summer Barbecue
This issue features finding the perfect red wine to accompany summer barbecues.
The Art of Champagne
What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.
Waiter, There’s a Sock in My Wine!
In this wine-and-spirit advice column, advanced sommelier Charles Fredy explains how various flavors and aromas like end up in a glass of wine.
Learn About Wine
Learn from Chefs: Chef's Kitchen
Food & Wine
Tiger Balm
Make this fun cocktail to celebrate 2022, the Year of the Tiger, or simply to ring in the weekend!