Lorn Razzano

Passion fills most expert evaluators of wines

Knowing the lingo helps when talking wine

One of the most important vehicles in understanding and communicating about wine is terminology.
Here's my approach to wine criticism

It seems I ruffled a few feathers after my last column, which criticized the over-oaked chardonnays of the past.
Back to basics: varietals

Each new year, I revisit some basics in wine education.
A look back at some great wines

It's a great time to reflect on some of the wonderful wine experiences of the past year
New Year's sparklers

It's time once again to write about bubbles, so here is a broad range of sparklers to enjoy over the New Year's holiday.
Mrs. Uvstedt's wine punch

There are many things to write about in the wine world, especially at the end of the year.
End the year on a high note

I was stocking the shelves in the Wine Cellar when I turned around and found a quite elderly lady standing across the counter from me.
Different ways to look at wines

I've been getting requests to write about wines that could be described as "Good, cheap wine," "Best wine for the buck" and "Something to put into my...
A fine fishing wine for a frozen lake

There seems to be an endless train of funny stories coming from what happens downstairs in the Wine Cellar.
Rieslings are refined little angels

Riesling may be my most beloved white varietal.