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The Double Lives of Philippe Bascaules
To be named estate director at any one of the world’s greatest wineries would be, for most winemakers, a lifetime achievement. ...
Tasting is Believing: Age-Worthy Italian Whites from Gavi
It’s a common enough belief among casual wine drinkers that white wine should be enjoyed young, or even, as young as possible. ...
New Mexico’s Prince of Sparkling Wine Finds a New Home Making Spanish-Inspired Wines
Spanish heritage is woven deeply into the history of New Mexico. Throughout its cuisine, architecture, music, and more, the arrival...
Golden Anniversary Wines from a California Classic
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley, Old Vine Zinfandel 2019, and “The Mariner” Meritage 2019 ($38,...
Dispatches from Behind the Counter: Dear Wine Shop Owner
Time for some more peeks behind the wine shop counter. It’s been nearly 15 years that I have been deeply involved in the...
Changes in Chianti: A Boon or TMI?
You’d think that a region like Chianti, with world-famous name recognition, would just adopt the motto, “If it ain’t...
The House of Elvio Cogno: Racing to the Top in Barolo
I’ve been writing about wine for a long time now, and I’ve always been very hesitant to publish producer profiles. ...
What to Drink with What You Eat: Food & Wine Pairing
I’m reasonably certain that everyone who reads Wine Review Online has had experience with pairing specific wines with certain...
Alto Adige Pinot Bianco: World’s Most Underrated White?
My only reservation about the title of this column is whether I should have dropped the question mark at its end. I have no doubt...