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Taking “The Temp” to a New Level
Over the last two years, Tempranillo as a varietal wine was heightened in my attention as a food friendly alternative to Cabernet and...
Alsace: Not Just About Still White Wine Anymore
Visiting Alsace last month, rain was falling as harvesters brought back grapes to ferment at Maison Trimbach in Ribeauvillé, the...
Paul Hobbs and the Case of the Hidden Malbec
Have you ever had this really great idea, but your boss, or your spouse, or the investment capitalist bankrolling your new business says,...
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Fully Redesigned WRO!
On behalf of all our contributors, I’m delighted to welcome you for a first look around Wine Review Online after a comprehensive redesign...
Inside the Varvaglione Family’s Journey to Elevate Puglian Wine
Puglia, one of Italy’s southernmost wine regions, stretches across the entire “boot heel” of the country. Its peninsular shape offers...
The Right Time to Taste “The Good Stuff,” Prosecco Superiore DOCG…
…might be right now, with autumn settling in, and when holiday parties and meals are on the horizon. To be clear, there is really no time...
Chianti Rùfina Ups its Game—Again
With the 2018 vintage, Chianti Rùfina introduced a new level of classification, called “Terraelectae,” to sit atop their pyramid of...
English Wine? Brilliant! In More Ways Than One
My wife and I had planned a trip to England for the fall of 2020, which of course got blown apart by the COVID-19 pandemic. We were...
Premium Prosecco: Cru Cartizze is Proving It’s a Thing
Prosecco has long been known for its lively bubbles, easygoing nature, and accessible price point. But there is another side to this...