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Dave McIntyre

Dave McIntyre writes about wine weekly. He also blogs at dmwineline.com.
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At $20 or less, these two cabernets could be your new fall favorites

Plus, a bubbly brut for holiday celebrations.

November 26, 2024
FROM LEFT: Gambler’s Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon 2021; Mercer Wine Estates Subsoil Cabernet Sauvignon 2022; Piper Sonoma Brut.

I tried 9 Costco Kirkland wines. Some blew me away.

Costco Kirkland wines are generally good, but some are spectacular.

November 21, 2024
Our wine columnist sampled 9 wines from Costco's Kirkland line, and was pleasantly surprised by a number of them.

This $18 crisp white wine from an outstanding producer is a great buy

Plus, a white wine from the Loire Valley in France and an American pinot noir to pair with your Thanksgiving meal.

November 15, 2024
FROM LEFT: Santa Julia Blanco Natural 2023; Roc de l’Abbaye Sauvignon Blanc 2022; Brooks Pinot Noir 2022.

This $18 California chardonnay with apple and pear notes is fit for fall

Three tasty wines to drink this week, one white and two reds.

November 7, 2024
FROM LEFT: Pyramid Scheme Chardonnay 2021; Yering Station Little Yering Pinot Noir 2022; Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano 2023.

3 of my favorite red wines for cool autumn nights

These red wines from the Loire Valley and Beaujolais are ideal for crisp weather sipping.

October 31, 2024
FROM LEFT: Trenel Fleurie 2020; Couly-Dutheil Les Gravières Chinon 2022; Château Moulin Favre La Centenaire Juliénas 2023. (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post)

Get to know nebbiolo, the grape behind some of Italy’s best wines

One of the oldest Italian grapes, nebbiolo is behind sought-after barolo and barbaresco.

October 24, 2024
Because nebbiolo grapes are especially sensitive to differences in soil, elevation and microclimate, they have not conquered the world's vineyards -- but they have found a niche in the Mid-Atlantic.

3 delicious ports to start and finish your holiday meals

Elevate your holidays with 3 ports: a white, ruby and tawny.

October 17, 2024
FROM LEFT: Fonseca Siroco Extra Dry White Porto; Churchill’s Reserve Porto; Taylor Fladgate Reserve Tawny Porto.

How to be an eco-conscious wine consumer

Reducing your carbon footprint includes supporting local wineries and embracing alternative packaging.

October 10, 2024

At $15, this crisp Austrian white wine in a liter bottle is a steal

Two crisp whites and a red for cooler weather -- are this week’s wine picks from our columnist.

October 10, 2024
FROM LEFT: Hasen Sprung Grüner Veltliner 2022; Viña Jaraba Reserva 2017; Clément & Florian Berthier Sauvignon Blanc 2022.

At just $13, this citrusy French white wine is a delightful find

This week’s wine recommendations also include a crisp Slovenian white wine and sublime California sauvignon blanc worth the splurge.

October 3, 2024
FROM LEFT: La Marina Cuvée Océane 2023; Marjan Simčič Ribolla Classic 2022; Progressive Wine Co. Cohort No. 3 Sauvignon Blanc 2023.