What are the best wines for gifting? Sommeliers and wine shop owners weigh in on fool-proof options, from winter reds to ...

In my mind, there’s no better recipe for a cozy winter hang than mulled wine, some salty nibbles, and a movie or board game.

Exploring new wines is best done with friends and family. For those of you who may feel a little low on confidence to host a true wine tasting party --the kind where you talk about the wine in depth, ...

Looking for classy appetizer recipes for a wine-tasting party? Look beyond cheese and wine pairings and dry smoked salmon, ...

Time matters more than hosts tend to realize. A two-hour drop-in is completely different than a five-hour dinner party, and ...

Nothing goes together quite like a robust glass of wine and a deliciously aged slice of cheese. Show your love for this fabulous pairing by hosting a party with your favorite wine- and fromage- ...

Is there any party that can’t be instantly improved by the sound of a cork popping? Sparkling wine is a holiday-season staple for a reason, but not all bubbles are created equally: While a swanky ...

LEARNING ABOUT wine, and developing your own preferences, does not have to be work. Put down the textbook. Abandon the lecture hall. And start having fun with wine. Unless you are planning a career in ...

It’s a comforting ritual for many Angelenos — a gathering with friends who share a bottle of wine and partake of the camaraderie that sustains them during the workweek. The details of what we’re ...

At our house in Mid-City, we opened the wines to breathe, put the cheeses out to temper and hauled the computer monitor from our makeshift home office to the back deck, for a needed change of scenery.