Jeff Siegel

Jeff Siegel, the Wine Curmudgeon, is a wine writer, wine critic and wine judge who specializes in inexpensive wine—the wine, he says, that most of us drink. He is author of The Wine Curmudgeon’s Guide to Cheap Wine and teaches wine, spirits and beer at El Centro College in Dallas. WineCurmudgeon.com

How to … Get Started Investing In Wine
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How to … Get Started Investing In Wine

Jeff Siegel | October 24, 2024

Tired of investing in stocks and bonds? Want something that has offered higher returns than gold and crude oil in…

Inexpensive Wines for When the Grill Is Hot
Food

Inexpensive Wines for When the Grill Is Hot

Jeff Siegel | July 7, 2023

The grills are coming out—but that doesn’t mean the wine gets put away. In fact, wine can be paired with…

The New Rules for Drinking Wine
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The New Rules for Drinking Wine

Jeff Siegel | March 22, 2023

In this age of wine in cans, sweet red wine and Instagram wine ­parties, it’s difficult to believe that there…

The Right Bubbly for Your Occasion
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The Right Bubbly for Your Occasion

Jeff Siegel | December 9, 2022

Americans drink the most sparkling wine—perhaps one-third of all that is sold in this country each year—between Thanksgiving and New…

Rosés Are Back in Stores
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Rosés Are Back in Stores

Jeff Siegel | July 23, 2022

There’s good news for rosé ­drinkers as the 2022 pink wine season gets underway. The Trump wine tariff, which cut…

Box Wines for Holiday Gatherings
Food

Box Wines for Holiday Gatherings

Jeff Siegel | March 1, 2022

Three-liter box wines have become legitimate. They’re professionally made…can last as long as a month…and offer tremendous value. Here are the best from the Wine Curmudgeon.

Are “Healthy” Wines Better for You?
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Are “Healthy” Wines Better for You?

Jeff Siegel | December 30, 2021

Are wines labeled “healthy” really better for you? Our wine expert weighs in.

The Best-Selling Sparkling Wines in the US

The Best-Selling Sparkling Wines in the US

Jeff Siegel | December 11, 2019

Prosecco is an incredibly popular, inexpensive, very tasty sparkling wine. Here, wine guru Jeff Siegel’s top picks plus tasty cocktail recipes.

The Best Wine to Have with Cajun Food

The Best Wine to Have with Cajun Food

Jeff Siegel | September 28, 2018

For great affordable wines that match Cajun cuisine, think Portugal and Spain.

If You Like These Popular Wine Brands…You’ll Love These Even More

If You Like These Popular Wine Brands…You’ll Love These Even More

Jeff Siegel | April 27, 2016

When people like a brand of wine, they often drink it to the exclusion of everything else. That’s one reason…