Sparkling Wines
Champagne is the epitome of sparkling wines, which is why we often reserve it for special occasions. Choosing one begins with understanding how sparkling wines are made.
A Lesson in Biodynamic Wine
Many winemakers say that biodynamic practices increase the land’s ability to express its unique flavors and components in the wine — enhancing its terroir. The result is a wine that speaks of its place, that has its own distinctive signature.
Southern Charm
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores wines from the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Art of Champagne
What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.
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.
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.
Deciphering da Vino Code
Tips on reading wine labels, evaluating ratings, and picking top value vintages.
A Festival You Won’t Want to Miss
The Kapalua Wine & Food Festival returns June 9 through 12, celebrating three decades of magnificent wine and food.
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
Summer Whites
Moschofilero, Assyrtiko, Albarino and Vermentino are four wines you may not have heard of, but they're worthy choices for summer.
A Second Look at Organic Wines
It wasn’t that long ago that organic wines weren’t taken seriously.
Spanish Wines . . . Ole!
Spain is scoring in the wine world with satisfying, exotic flavors at all price points, from picnic- and party-friendly wines, to adventurous and enticing indigenous varietals.
The Case of the Blind Wine Tasting
A blind wine tasting is an engaging way to share these pleasures with friends, without intimidating those who don’t know much about wine.
Wines for a Summer Barbecue
This issue features finding the perfect red wine to accompany summer barbecues.
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.
The Sommelier’s Test
MNKO's wine expert spills the secrets on becoming an advanced sommelier.
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,...