Thirty years ago at a trattoria on the isle of Capri, Bill Ward had a lusty homemade red that rocked his world. Ever since this "so that's what wine's all about" moment, he has been seeking similar experiences, always aiming to approach wine with an innocent eye. He's been writing about travel, food and wine for more than a decade and won a James Beard Award in 2004 for a series on Italian regional cuisine. His column, Liquid Assets, runs every Thursday in Taste.


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At our table ...

... there will be a cornucopia of wines next Thursday. More…

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Telly visions

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A heady price for one beer

First-growth tariffs for a domestic brew More…

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Act naturally

A shameless plug of my TV appearance. But hey, it'll be brief. More…

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Heady lessons

A night of great wines can be edifying, too. More…

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A pair to draw to

Two swell local events enliven the upcoming calendar. More…

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Odd news pairing

... from two entirely different worlds in the same country More…

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Dumb luck

Sometimes something important just slips into the ether. More…

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Here's hoping ...

... that some rationality is coming to the high-end market, and beneath it. More…

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