Edward Deitch

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Senior Producer and Head Writer at NBC Nightly News

Wine Critic and Copy Editor at VinePair

@NBCNightlyNews Head writer, senior producer; multiple Emmy & duPont Award winner; Wine critic/copy editor @VinePair; James Beard Award winner

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8 of the Best Chardonnays From Australia

3 weeks ago | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

After sampling a range of Australian Chardonnays in recent weeks, I feel pretty much the same about them as I do about the Pinot Noirs from Down Under I described in my last column: They’re sleeper wines that deserve far more attention. Like the Pinots, many of the smaller-production Chards present with vivid fruit, refreshing acidity, and touches of minerality. Cool-climate California, Oregon, and even Burgundy, including the Mâcon subregion, come to mind.
8 of the Best Pinot Noirs From Australia

1 month ago | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Australia doesn’t get its due in this country. The wines still suffer, perhaps, from the outdated reputation that helped put them on the map decades ago, defined largely by wines that were fat, fruity, and cheap, mainly Shirazes and Chardonnays.
10 of the Best Dolcettos From Italy’s Piedmont

2 months ago | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

We’ve talked recently here about the famed Nebbiolos of Piedmont, including Barolo, Barbaresco, and others; the Barberas, which are as near-perfect as you can get for pairing with pasta dishes, especially those with tomato-based sauces; and the white Gavis, delicious, off-the-radar wines for just about anything from the sea and more. And then there’s Dolcetto.
10 of the Best Wines From Burgundy's Mâcon

2 months ago | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Burgundy is intimidating, not least because of the dizzying prices the top Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from the world’s most famous wine region command. As long as demand remains high for Montrachets, Meursaults, Vougeots, and Vosne-Romanées, to name just a few storied appellations, they will be out of reach for most consumers. So how can we enjoy the essence of Burgundy, especially the white Chardonnays, at more affordable prices? The answer is simple: by going south.
12 of the Best Barberas from Italy’s Piedmont

Jan 23, 2025 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Barbera is the unsung hero of Italy’s Piedmont, providing some of the best pasta and pizza wines you’ll find. It’s Piedmont’s wine workhorse, more than pulling its weight when it comes to food pairings. Unlike Nebbiolo, the star variety of the region in northwest Italy and the grape of the famously age-worthy wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, you can drink Barbera within a year or two of bottling.
8 of the Best Wines from Italy’s Gavi

Jan 8, 2025 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Until recently, I hadn’t tasted Gavi wines for quite some time and couldn’t remember when someone poured me a glass or even mentioned Gavi. These days, the tiny Gavi appellation, in the southeast part of Piedmont near the border of Liguria, doesn’t have the buzz it once had as a go-to Italian white wine — overshadowed by the ubiquitous Pinot Grigio or the white wines of Sicily that have gotten so much attention in recent years.
10 of the Best Red Bordeaux Wines Under $30

Dec 11, 2024 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

For everyday drinking, Bordeaux has long been overshadowed by other regions in France and elsewhere in the wine world. But just why has it fallen by the wayside?
11 of the Best Pinot Noirs from Germany

Nov 21, 2024 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Germany is most famous for its Rieslings, dry and sweet, but did you know that Germany also produces some world-class Pinot Noirs? The grape is the country’s most planted red variety, and Germany is the world’s third-largest producer of Pinot Noir. If you look at the map, almost all of Germany’s winegrowing regions are in the southwest, bordering or not far from France, and most are near the Rhine River or its tributaries, which give the vineyards their heart and soul.
9 of the Best Gamays From the Loire Valley

Nov 6, 2024 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

Gamay, the dominant grape in France’s Beaujolais region, may play second fiddle in the Loire Valley, where Cabernet Franc is the most important red variety. But with Beaujolais prices, especially for the cru wines, rising dramatically in recent years, Loire Valley Gamays are worth seeking out. Although many of the wines are less expensive than Gamays from Beaujolais, price isn’t the only reason you should consider them.
8 of the Best Wines From the Northern Rhône

Oct 23, 2024 | vinepair.com | Edward Deitch

The Northern Rhône Valley has some of the most breathtaking vineyards in the world — and some of the most stunning wines. Unlike the Southern Rhône, a much larger region with dozens of appellations and a wide range of grapes cultivated, the Northern Rhône is a long, narrow sliver of appellations along the Rhône River that focus on just a few varieties and handle them well. Exceedingly well.