Transformation isn't the sole province of sloppy heterosexual men or tired rooms in a home, as recent makeover shows might suggest. Wines can take on different experience depending on the wine-maki  

Sometimes being a wine wonk means being a detective. There are lots of great wine finds out there, but they often require some digging and some sleuthing. There's no better example than "second label  

Among my prized possessions is a copy of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, signed by esteemed wine critic, Kevin Zraly. He wrote, "It is easy for me to give you a hundred dollar bottle of   

Wine lovers, mark your calendars! The granddaddy of local tastings, the annual CINCINNATI INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL, is fast approaching, bringing together wines and wine lovers for the 13th cons  

I was recently asked to serve as a judge for the 2004 Cincinnati International Wine Festival (March 5-6). You don't need to be a wine writer to judge wines -- anyone can sample and assess wine. If