George Taber's third wine book is a tour through twelve of the worlds most exciting wine regions, but Peter F May thinks he may have lost his way.

South Africa celebrated its 350 years of making wine in February 2009. Peter F May looks at this old-new world wine region.

Does the way the wine bottle is closed affect your purchasing habits? No closure is ideal, all have strengths and weaknesses. Peter F May lists them here.

What is it about Pinot Noir that makes it special? This ancient variety tempts and allures. Peter F May thinks that clones are the key to understanding it.

This week we look at matching wines with Chicken -- Roasted, Fried or in a creamy sauce.

Greek Retsina wine is made in a style that dates back more than 2000 years and Peter F May is a devoted fan.

Viognier is a fashionable white wine now, but not so long ago the variety has almost vanished. Peter F May tells how a very rare and obscure grape suddenly gained world-wide popularity.

Malbec has found fame and fortune in Argentina, a long way from its home in France where the traditional growers are taking notice.

At some time, when talking about wine, the question of why there is a depression in the bottom of a wine bottle will be asked and there will someone who is certain they knows the answer – but do they?

This week Wine and Food Matching looks a two ways of tenderising tough cuts beef. By grinding it and by cooking in wine. Wines to match Hamburgers and Beef Bourgignon are on the menu.