Spring doesn't arrive all at once. It comes in fits, with a warm afternoon here, a cold snap there. The wines you reach for tend to reflect that ambiguity. As we head into the warmer months, Rosé starts getting a lot of attention, but it’s far from the only thing worth drinking. The sweet spot lies in wines that are fresh, balanced, and easy to pair with food, whether they’re...

1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper<...

One of my greatest pleasures is introducing friends to wines they didn’t know they were missing, especially when I think they’re going to love them. Liza, one of my more adventurous pals, is always game for my suggestions. Most recently, we spent an entire dinner at Txikito, a Basque spot in ...

The Finger Lakes hasn't always had an easy time making wine. For decades, ripening was never a sure thing. Cool temperatures and short growing seasons kept native varieties in play and also drove the planting of