WSJ.com: Tastings

Though not as vibrant as its best years, 2008 Beaujolais is reliably lively and worth a try.

Among prestige Champagnes for special celebrations, the most expensive isn't always tops.

In tough financial times, "club" stores have a few special Thanksgiving bottles.

How do you surprise a wine lover? Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher put together a mixed case of Beaujolais.

Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher visited 10 good wine stores in six cities to get wine recommendations on what paired best with lamb-chops. Here are their favorites.

Oregon Pinots are becoming more widely available and affordable. These wines have developed a depth that beautifully complement their lovely fruit.

With a little bit of care, you can pick up a bottle of Australian Riesling with confidence that you will have a well-made, mouth-watering, friendly wine.

How did "Brie and Chablis" became synonymous with "Eastern Establishment?" In fact, the two don't work very well together.

Primitivo is genetically the same grape as Zinfandel, but there are few bottles worth trying.

Between the states of the presidential candidates -- Arizona and Illinois -- which makes the better wine? We find out.