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Dave McIntyre

Dave McIntyre writes about wine weekly. He also blogs at dmwineline.com.
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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.

‘Come Over October’ counters ‘Sober October’ with wine and friendship

The new marketing campaign aims to counter anti-alcohol sentiment and promote wine’s convivial nature.

September 26, 2024

This lush California cabernet is an extraordinary value at $15

This week’s wine recommendations also include a red from Germany and aromatic white from Italy.

September 26, 2024
FROM LEFT: Broadbent Cabernet Sauvignon 2022; Kopp Pinot Noir 2022; Lunae Etichetta Grigia (Gray Label) Vermentino 2022.

This $18 chardonnay from Italy is a delightful surprise

Plus, Spanish red and a sophisticated sparking wine from Long Island for this week’s sips.

September 19, 2024
FROM LEFT: Ca’ del Baio Luna d’Agosto Chardonnay 2023; Paraje Marín Bruma Monastrell 2022; Sparkling Pointe Brut 2019.

This $17 French white wine pairs well with roast chicken and seafood

Three white wines for early-fall sipping are this week’s recommendations.

September 12, 2024
FROM LEFT: Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon 2023; Domaine les Aphillanthes Clémentia Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2022; Kellerei Cantina Terlan Cuvée Terlaner 2023. (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post)

5 reasons to love sauvignon blanc, a chameleon white wine with range

A sauvignon primer for anyone who wants to know more about this versatile grape.

September 5, 2024
Sauvignon blanc grapes produce wines with a wide range, including those that lean minerally and those that are tropical-fruit-forward.

This thrilling Spanish red wine delivers impressive value for $19

Plus an incredible Italian red that punches way above its price point and a perennial favorite rosé for early fall sipping.

September 5, 2024
FROM LEFT: Goros Monastrell-Syrah 2019; Famille Fabre Domaine Aureillan Rosé Côtes de Provence 2023; Kellerei-Cantina Andrian Rubeno Lagrein 2022.

3 Italian wines, starting at $14, to help you live la dolce vita

A red, a white and a rosé, all from Italy, take you on a virtual journey in a glass.

August 29, 2024
FROM LEFT: La Valentina Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2023; Cantina Puiatti Sauvignon Blanc 2022; Silvio Grasso Barolo 2019.