The state of New York wine

It is a great source of pleasure to visit wine regions. Writing this having recently been in Spain for a few days touring the sherry triangle and beyond, I’m bound to reflect on the fortunate fact that wine is generally grown and made in beautiful, warm places that blur the boundaries between work and holiday. 

Nevertheless, the wine world is large, so reaching all its far-flung locations to get to know the wines grown and made there is a daunting challenge. I am therefore...