Jay McInerney
The Bordeaux Bargain
As wealthy collectors turn to Burgundy and younger oenophiles flock to the Loire, some of France’s best wines are selling for a relative steal. Our wine critic explains why it’s time to stock up
For the Love of Chablis
Crisp, bracing, and perfect with oysters—no wonder the Rothschilds are buying in
The Champagne Fallacy
From terrible cake pairings to the myth of the “special occasion,” our wine columnist argues it’s time to rethink how—and when—we drink sparkling wine
The New Capital of Chardonnay
Long known for its Pinot Noirs, Oregon’s Willamette Valley is unexpectedly producing some of the world’s finest Chardonnays. Our columnist charts the white-wine revolution out West
Bright Lights, Big Vintage
In his debut column for AIR MAIL, which will cover all manner of drinking and partying, Jay McInerney sets the scene of a dinner at the Odeon in celebration of his last Calloway novel—magnums of Meursault, six-liter bottles of first-growth Bordeaux, and all
