Savor the Vintage
Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants proudly presents a distinguished selection of domestic and imported wines from 42 vineyards.
Finding a Favorite Wine
When people ask me to name my favorite wines, I always struggle. I taste wine for a living, so you would think it would be easy. It's not.
Waiter, There’s a Sock in My Wine!
In this wine-and-spirit advice column, advanced sommelier Charles Fredy explains how various flavors and aromas like end up in a glass of wine.
A Second Look at Organic Wines
It wasn’t that long ago that organic wines weren’t taken seriously.
Local Flavor
Local wine expert, Charles Fredy, shows us how to select the wine perfect pairing for the unique island climate and cuisine found only in Hawaii.
Traveling Companions
This issue features finding the perfect wine to accompany your travels.
Deciphering da Vino Code
Tips on reading wine labels, evaluating ratings, and picking top value vintages.
Sake, for Goodness Sake
Pure, expertly crafted sake is a great alternative to more traditional beverages. Move beyond traditional cultural pairing, and you’ll find an array of compatible offerings.
Vineyard Geology
Geology creates nuances of flavor that distinguish a wine and the region it comes from.
Plush & Spicy
If phrases like “forward on the berries,” “seductive mouth feel,” and “plush and spicy” make your taste buds whoop, you are in for a treat.
What’s Behind the Pricy Label
Ever wonder why certain wines are so expensive, others so cheap? The better question might be, does the wine's quality justify its price?
What’s Your Taste in Wine?
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.
The Top 100 Wines
Expert wine columnist Charles Fredy shares his top wine selections of 2013, including his favorite cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and syrah.
The Art of Champagne
What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.
Pair Excellence
If you plan to attend this year's Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, I encourage you to spend some time talking with the master sommeliers who annually make this one of Maui's most anticipated events
Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris?
In his column, local Maui wine master Charles Fredy discusses the differences and similarities between pinot grigio and pinot gris.
Liquid Luxury
Botrytis cinerea, a fungus found in a small percentage of late-harvest grapes, leaches most of the water from the grape, and in so doing, concentrates the sugars.
A Hall Mark of Quality
Hall Wine's ultra-premium wines are not inexpensive, but in my opinion, their organic farming enhances the fruit flavors and produces higher-quality wine.
A Toast to Fortified Wine
Wine columnist Charles Freddy explains how fortified wines make a perfect holiday season pairing. It’s also a sweet sip that’s perfect for dessert.
Learn from Chefs: Chef's Kitchen
Food & Wine
Fork & Salad
Where freshness meets flavor on Maui
By Savy Janssen
When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...