A collection of links from the reporters and editors of the Dining section.

What if I told you about a beautiful Alpine region that is technically in Italy but where the people speak German and make some of the best white wines — and some of the best-value pinot noirs — in the world? Would you believe it? Would you call it a fantasy land? Well, I wouldn’t have believed it, either — at least until a few weeks ago, when I visited Alto Adige, Italy’s northernmost wine ...

What if I told you about a beautiful Alpine region that is technically in Italy but where the people speak German and make some of the best white wines — and some of the best-value pinot noirs — in the world? Would you believe it? Would you call it a fantasy land? Well, I wouldn’t have believed it, either — at least until a few weeks ago, when I visited Alto Adige, Italy’s northernmost wine ...

Dave McIntyre answers mail from readers, as well as questions that have been submitted to recent Free Range online discussions: I need to buy a bottle of port for a recipe. What’s a decent, but inexpensive, brand? I’ve never had it before, but I figure this could also serve as a way for me to get accustomed to the wine by drinking what’s left over. Read full article >>

The last few years have been challenging for Oregon's wine industry, and winemakers are finding interesting new ways to adapt and thrive. In The Dalles, one couple has found success selling wine one cup at a time.

LIVERMORE, Calif. , Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- flipflop wines ( www.flipflopwines.com ) today announced the extension of their wine line with six new varietals. The varietals, which include Malbec, Sauvignon ...

As we mentioned a few weeks ago, a big trend of 2011 was the triumphant comeback of the burger. Burgers are being taken more and more seriously these days, and last year, they hit that tipping point, moving front and center in the restaurant world, with both high-end dining rooms and casual joints offering house-ground patties, a spread of fried and fresh sides, and toppings that range from ...

This year, reach for wines that serve more than your taste buds. Some wineries are set up to donate a portion of their sales to worthy causes and charities.

If it’s all about the pop and fizz, crémant, cava or prosecco may be the way to go this holiday season

When a vineyard infestation threatened Sokol Blosser, the winery created the Evolution brand, a blend of a variety of white wine grapes that proved popular with consumers. Now, a red version of the wine is being introduced.