Wine Regions
A regional guide to the wines of Puglia in southern Italy. Centered on Primitivo: the land's character, food pairings, and a recommended bottle at 2,200 yen.
Sweet, light, gently sparkling. Moscato d'Asti is often dismissed as a beginner's sweet wine, but behind it lie Piedmont's long history and careful winemaking. We dig into why it is only about 5.5% alcohol, how it differs from Asti Spumante, and how to enjoy it.
California wine is rich and powerful, born of a warm, steady climate. Napa Cabernet is highly prized, alongside oaked Chardonnay. We cover the regions and picks.
New Zealand's signature is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — vivid tropical-fruit and herb aromas with crisp acidity, loved worldwide. We cover the regions and picks.
Australian wine is known for ripe, juicy fruit from a warm climate. Barossa Valley is world-famous for rich, powerful Shiraz. We cover the regions and top picks.
France is wine's heartland, each region with its own identity. We cover Burgundy (Pinot, Chardonnay), elegant Loire and fruit-rich southern France.