Author Archives: Dave McIntyre

About Dave McIntyre

Wine columnist for The Washington Post, co-founder of DrinkLocalWine.com, and blogger at Dave McIntyre's WineLine (dmwineline.com).

Wednesday wine recommendations, 7/19/2017

Posted on July 19, 2017

We’ve had some glorious summer days of late, so to celebrate here are two new rosés as scene-setters to slake your thirst, plus a savory pinot noir, a white Burgundy and a fun Malbec. Domaine de Fussiacus Saint-Véran 2015 *** … Continue reading →

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Wine trivia #1 – What family is this?

Posted on July 18, 2017

Okay, wine peeps. What internationally famous wine family is represented in the symbol in this picture? Give me your answer in the comments, and I’ll do the reveal there too, after at least a few days. Hint: The name is … Continue reading →

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Maxwell Park adds somm pizzazz to DC’s wine bar scene

Posted on July 17, 2017

A sometimes unheralded factor in Washington’s restaurant renaissance has been the active cadre of young sommeliers who have raised the bar for wine service. Some of them are now branching out, and they might just change the way we drink … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenating WineLine

Posted on July 16, 2017

Well, it’s been two years since I’ve posted on this blog. I stopped because it was taking time and energy, and I was busy writing my weekly wine columns for The Washington Post. But many friends have asked me to … Continue reading →

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Philippe Sereys de Rothschild Brings Business Savvy and Impish Humor to a Wine Empire

Posted on June 29, 2015

Bordeaux is transforming itself. Change was widely on display during Vinexpo, the biennial trade fair held this month at the city’s Parc des Expositions with satellite parties at chateaux throughout the Left and Right Banks. The visible changes were magnificent … Continue reading →

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Solving the Riedel of Coke

Posted on June 18, 2015

“How do most people drink their Coke?” Maxilimian Riedel asked as he popped open a can and placed it in front of me, alongside a plastic cup. “From the can,” I said. “Right! Take a sip – what’s the first … Continue reading →

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Traveling the World at Vinexpo

Posted on June 16, 2015

Greetings from Vinexpo! I’m in Bordeaux for only my second visit to this biennial trade fair, having first come in 2009. That was the year Bordeaux was chasing the China market; Asia is much less prominent this year, and in … Continue reading →

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