Wines crafted from old-vine grapes hold a particular fascination for us. These ancient, gnarled survivors have weathered decades of drought, disease, floods, fires and changing political landscapes, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Liz Thach writes about travel and lifestyle. With the summer heat in full stride and barbecue grills fired up, many people ...

In the winter of 1971 , Paul Draper, winemaker with Ridge Vineyards, visited a 100-year old vineyard in the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California. He was searching for old-vine zinfandel ...