Christina Boutari Explains Greek Wines

Boutari is one of Greece’s oldest most respected wineries

"...over five generations into the top tier of value wines in the world...."

Nov. 11, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Former Becker Winemaker Russell Smith's Wines Now In Austin

Quality Spanish wines priced to party

"...that time, the winery’s reputation continually grew as their wines kept getting better and better. Becker fans know Russell..."

Dec. 5, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Finally: the high-priced stuff

"...There are only a very few wines on earth that I would spend over $75 on...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

A Buying Guide to Holiday Wines

Festive pairings at every price point

"...is wine. We are here to help you select wines that will enhance your meal and keep everyone happy...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wines of the Week

25 of the Best Reds Under $25

"...There are hundreds of great obscure bargains, so your best strategy and this goes for folks..."

July 28, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Terra Verus Wines

Steve Lawrence imports 28 wines, and there's not a loser among them

"...Steve Lawrence imports 28 wines, and there's not a loser among them. All of..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Thanksgiving Wines

Chameleon wines for your Thanksgiving spread

"...Pairing wines with the Thanksgiving feast is always a challenge. First,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Four Wines of the Week for Holiday Parties

Wines from Washington State’s best big winery, Château Ste. Michelle

"...Michelle Wine Estates produces some of the country’s best wines, all the while toeing the line on prices. How..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Handley Cellars: 30 Years of Great Wines

California wines in the Alsace fashion

"...Handley Cellars has always focused on making food-friendly wines in an Old World style – never over-oaked nor..."

March 30, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wines of the Week

Big company distributes small wines

"...can be proud of. Stem to stern, Columbia Crest wines are bargains, whether you're drinking the $8 Two Vines..."

April 25, 2008 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: A Red Wine Bargain from Portugal

Good quality and price, and tasty with grilled meats and barbecue

"...and José Soares Franco. They make a range of wines, but my favorite – for its combo of quality..."

Oct. 19, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Chronicle wine expert Wes Marshall serves up the latest best deals to wine lovers in Austin and updates readers on the festivities surrounding this year's Texas Hill Country Wine Lovers' Trail.

"...reason that I've never been able to fathom, their wines sell at a steep discount, in terms of quality,..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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A new column by Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall that spotlights affordable wine choices and offers food pairing advice to complement them.

"...wine choices and offer food-pairing advice to complement them. Wines will be graded using Emile Peynaud's Le Gout de..."

July 28, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Some of our top proposals for quaffing wines that taste great ice-cold.

"...you'll find some of our top proposals for quaffing wines that taste great ice-cold. Most high-quality, high-priced wines don't..."

July 6, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Holiday Wines

"...Usually, I am a hard-nosed bargain hunter in the world of wine. Anyone should be..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Texas wines with a little something extra

"...sure that everyone – myself included – tastes the wines blind. The reason is simple: Most people still believe..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Food Column

Chateau Ste. Michelle: Sometimes Big Is Good

This Washington winery has options for every occasion

"...an inordinate amount of time searching for distinctive, value-priced wines, something they can keep around the house and know..."

July 22, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

The Zoot Allure

Don't Take the class, charm, and reputation for granted

"...toward the most expensive items. When I asked about wines, he knew the list well. I ordered two wines..."

June 20, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Superb Spanish Wines at Bargain Prices

Bodegas Franco-Españolas reds

"...history and a well-deserved reputation for sturdy and dependable wines. As you can tell by the name, the original..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines

Bargain wine queen Natalie MacLean chronicles her continuing quest

"...'Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines'by Natalie MacLean (Perigee Trade, 368 pp., $24)..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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Wines for the Holidays

"...weeks, we thought you might enjoy trying some new wines. Any of the examples below will match nicely with..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Drink Better and Cheaper in 2013

We disclose the secrets of locating food friendly, relatively undiscovered, but easy to find Old World wines

"...lubricant. The problem is, many of the really well-known wines load marketing costs into the bottle. So, for our..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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Wes Marshall reveals the best wine bargains of 2001.

"...Some wines are elixirs, potions guaranteed to elicit Keatsian poetry and..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

This region's wines are pure, delicate, and elegant

"...with a fascinating mix of cultures and cuisines, with wines to match...."

April 10, 2009 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Cool red wines

"...truth. True, Beaujolais Nouveau is generally characterless, but the wines you hardly ever see, the Beaujolais Crus, are the..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Spanish Wines Still a Bargain

"...devaluation of the dollar against the Euro, most Spanish wines are still bargains compared to wines of similar quality..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Holiday Wines

"...wine for your meal. We've been tasting lots of wines to help develop recommendations for your table. We were..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Wines for Thanksgiving

"...Wines for Thanksgiving..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Countdown to the Holidays

New Year’s floats in on a cloud of bubbles!

"...most wine aficionados place on the delights of sparkling wines. These delicious and work-intensive wines deserve our attention year..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year for wine-and-food pairing

"...neighbors down in Chile are still selling great holiday wines for less than $10. The Carménère grape was a..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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