Pritchard Hill: Napa’s Best AVA Isn’t Really One
Pritchard Hill is home to a small group of wineries which produce some of Napa Valley’s best and most-expensive Cabernet...
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Thoughts Regarding Wine’s So-Called Decline
Given that we’re meeting on a wine website, I’m sure you’ve seen or heard reports of a recent downturn in wine consumption. Most...
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2024 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition Platinum Award Winners
Sommeliers are truly out on the front in the wine world at that spot where product meets consumer. Whether it’s as a restaurant...
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Nicolas Jay 2022 Affinites Chardonnay
Sella & Mosca, Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG (Sardinia, Italy) “Monteoro” 2021
My colleague, Rich Cook, just reviewed the 2023 vintage of this wine highly. I want to highlight a slightly older version, still...
Nicolas-Jay Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Chardonnay “Affinités” 2022
Oregon Chardonnay generally tend to be more restrained as well as less rich and flamboyant compared to those from California....
Chill Out This Fall with Cool-Climate Chilean Syrah
Summer may not be officially over just yet, but cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice ubiquity are looming on...