Yet until a hundred years ago or so, Sauternes had a historic place as a “first course” wine. Why the change? One key reason is that a century ago, weather conditions were cooler. Grapes did not ripen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. I seriously doubt that most wine lovers could name a single Sauternes other ...

This iconic white wine from Bordeaux is surprisingly versatile. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to ...

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Among well-heeled wine lovers, there are food pairings that are more or less unimpeachable, combinations that improve what you’re eating and drinking in a way that’s so special or unique, people ...

This file picture taken on October 22, 2014 in the Chateau Doisy Daene in Barsac, near Bordeaux, southwestern France shows grapes covered by botrytis cinerea, a bacterium which concentrates noble ...

To make a more intense wine flavor, reduce one bottle of the wine down to 1/2 cup, cool, and whisk into chilled ice cream base. 1/2 cup Sauternes, such as Chateau Suduiraut 1. Whisk sugar, ...