Bilingual Alchemy Meets the 2022 Grange La Chapelle
Real talk: When two titans of wine—Penfolds and Domaine La Chapelle—cross paths, the result isn’t just a blend. It’s a cultural collision.
A Low-Alcohol Bordeaux Red Redefines Luxury Wine
Pour yourself a cup for this one: Bordeaux’s first 0. 5% ABV red is rewriting the rules of luxury wine.
Syrah’s New Frontier: How Tasmania’s Climate Shift is Redefining Wine
Time to spill: Tasmania’s cool-climate reputation is cracking. As global temperatures rise, the island state’s once-fragile Syrah vines are rewriting the rules.
The Art of Preserving Wines for a Decade—and Why It Matters
This is worth savoring: Storing wine for a decade isn’t just about preservation—it’s about patience, precision, and a dash of indulgence. When my wife and I...
A Perfect 5-Star Run: How Sebastopol’s Halleck Vineyard Masters the Art of Winery Perfection
There’s something brewing in Sebastopol that’s turning heads—and not just the wine. Halleck Vineyard Estate Winery has turned 644 reviews into a flawless 5.
Oregon’s Wine Scene Evolves: Pinot’s Reign Faces a New Rival
This is worth savoring: Oregon’s wine world is shifting, and Pinot Noir’s dominance is under threat. At Farringdon’s Old Session House, a recent tasting...
Storing Natural Wines: A Cold Cabinet Conundrum
If you’ve ever wondered how to preserve natural wines without a cellar, you’re not alone. These unfiltered, minimally processed bottles are delicate...
A Spätburgunder That Defies Expectations
Get ready to sip on this: Holger Koch’s Herrenstück 2023 is a Spätburgunder that marries precision with personality, proving German Pinot Noir can be both...
A Chablis Revelation: A Midnight Tasting with Frozen Pizza
Consider this your midnight tasting report: A 2018 Vincent Dauvissat Vaillons unfolded over two meals, paired with frozen pizza from Whole Foods. The wine...
Freshness and Expressiveness Take Center Stage at Wine Paris
Consider this your morning briefing: Perelada & Chivite is rewriting the playbook at Wine Paris, where its new releases are more than just wines—they’re...