Lettie Teague

It takes some time and effort, plus the willingness to annoy your fellow wine drinkers. But our wine columnist—a self-confessed occasional snob herself—has some guidance for the truly committed.

Can we get past Burgundy for a minute? And the usual suspects from California and Oregon? Our wine columnist went looking for Pinots from unexpected points on the globe and found some great values while she was at it.

Can we get past Burgundy for a minute? And the usual suspects from California and Oregon? Our wine columnist went looking for Pinots from unexpected points on the globe and found some great values while she was at it.

When it comes to many products, but wine in particular, high price is often equated with high quality. Our wine columnist consulted marketing and wine pros alike to determine just how much a price can influence our perception of a wine—and vice versa.

When it comes to many products, but wine in particular, high price is often equated with high quality. Our wine columnist consulted marketing and wine pros alike to determine just how much a price can influence our perception of a wine—and vice versa.

The question of what to tip can be a tense one, perhaps even more so when it comes to tipping on wine. Our wine columnist queried diners and wine professionals alike to determine what's fair for both once the bill comes around.

After tasting her way through Costco’s Kirkland Signature wines, our wine columnist offers this can’t-miss shopping list.

Lettie Teague loves Chablis for so many reasons: its precision, its freshness, its delicious minerality. That it tends to be a remarkably good bargain compared to other white Burgundies doesn’t hurt, either.

Few foods are more versatile and adored than chicken. Our wine columnist made it her mission to find the bottles that best complement everything from roast chicken to pot pie.

This Austrian white, now easy to find stateside, is also easy to love. It matches beautifully with food and pleases most every palate.