Southern Charm
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores wines from the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
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.
Pair Excellence
If you plan to attend this year's Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, I encourage you to spend some time talking with the master sommeliers who annually make this one of Maui's most anticipated events
Savor the Vintage
Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants proudly presents a distinguished selection of domestic and imported wines from 42 vineyards.
A Festival You Won’t Want to Miss
The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns June 9 through 12, celebrating three decades of magnificent wine and food.
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.
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.
The Art of Champagne
What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.
Vineyard Geology
Geology creates nuances of flavor that distinguish a wine and the region it comes from.
Deciphering da Vino Code
Tips on reading wine labels, evaluating ratings, and picking top value vintages.
Spanish Wines . . . Ole!
Spain is scoring in the wine world with satisfying, exotic flavors at all price points, from picnic- and party-friendly wines, to adventurous and enticing indigenous varietals.
The Sommelier’s Test
MNKO's wine expert spills the secrets on becoming an advanced sommelier.
Learn from Chefs: Chef's Kitchen
Food & Wine
Fork & Salad
Where freshness meets flavor on Maui
By Savy Janssen
When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...