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South Styria: Austria’s Little-Known Paradise
When I first heard South Styria characterized as "The Tuscany of Austria," I was certain I had encountered a new low in Public Relations...
Embrace Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc from Alsace
Wines from Alsace are labeled by grape, not place, which makes them unique among top quality AOC (appellation origine controllée)...
Special Report: Bordeaux 2005 Tasting Notes
The following notes are based on barrel samples tasted (unblinded) at the chateaux, at an unblinded tasting organized by the Cercle Rive...
Tenuta Cucco: A Rising Star in the Barolo Firmament
The legally bounded Barolo wine zone in Italy’s Piedmont region is—to the naked eye at first glance—such an obviously...
A Deeper Love for Cava
When it comes to bubbles, the French have Champagne and Crémant, the Italians have Prosecco and Franciacorta — and Asti Spumante and...
Terroir in Barolo: Poderi Gianni Gagliardo
There’s no question that terroir—the concept that wines reflect the individual and unique site where the grapes...
Tenuta di Capezzana’s Ghiaie della Furba
In 1979, Ugo Conti Bonacossi, owner of Tenuta di Capezzana, the leading estate in Carmignano, created a unique Super Tuscan wine, Ghiaie...
Divorcing Your Wine Cellar
I have this good friend, Rick, who retired a few years ago from his hectic day-to-day grind as an owner / winemaker to enjoy the good life...
White Rhône in the Zone
I’m continually on the lookout for a particular sort of white wine. I’m fine with racy, linear whites when the occasion...