Jeff Siegel, the Wine Curmudgeon, is a wine writer, wine critic and wine judge who specializes in inexpensive wine—the wine, he says, that most of us drink. He is author of The Wine Curmudgeon’s Guide to Cheap Wine and teaches wine, spirits and beer at El Centro College in Dallas. WineCurmudgeon.com
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Three-liter box wines have become legitimate. They’re professionally made…can last as long as a month…and offer tremendous value. Here are the best from the Wine Curmudgeon.
Are wines labeled “healthy” really better for you? Our wine expert weighs in.
Flavored spirits—infused with chocolate, mandarin, cucumber and more—are a tasty way to bring more cheer to your holidays. Drink on their own or as part of a cocktail.
Recent wildfires can taint 2020 wines from California, Wash-ington and Oregon, causing them to taste like mild, smoky bacon or even burnt chemicals. What to know before you buy.
Prosecco is an incredibly popular, inexpensive, very tasty sparkling wine. Here, wine guru Jeff Siegel’s top picks plus tasty cocktail recipes.
Wine in a can is a hot new trend, but beyond single serving, what’s so good about it? Here’s what you need to know.
It's mostly a myth that good wine gets better with age. Most bottles don't. But you can ruin wine by storing it wrong. Here’s how to store wine.
Great wines from famous places are overpriced. Here's how to find great values by seeking similar wines from obscure regions.
Bringing wine? Make it special! You'll find great values in these delicious and unusual red, white, and sparkling wines.
Whether your favorite pizza is super cheesy, thin crust, deep dish or no-tomato-sauce white, there's a perfect and affordable wine for you.
For great affordable wines that match Cajun cuisine, think Portugal and Spain.
You can cook an entire dinner in a sheet pan in less than half an hour. Roasting makes it delicious, and there's hardly any clean up.
Yes, you can pair wine with Mexican food! Here are the best wines for cheesy nachos, chicken enchiladas, beef fajitas and more.
These all-American wines will please almost everyone and won’t cost you much at all!
These wines are wonderful for special occasions and make great gifts. They are so good that they offer value even for their high price tags.
Excellent wines for the holidays that cost around $10 a bottle.
