The Pinot Noir Masters 2026: A Global Celebration of Balance and Craft
Real talk: The 2026 Pinot Noir Masters revealed a quiet revolution in balance and terroir expression. As Patrick Schmitt MW dissected the competition’s...
Pinot Noir Reimagined and More: A Week of Flavorful Moments
The verdict is in: this week’s wine and spirits scene was a masterclass in reinvention. From a Pinot Noir that defies its origins to a rum relaunch steeped...
L’Aide Mémoire 2020: A Pinot Noir That Defies Time
The verdict is in: L’Aide Mémoire 2020 isn’t just a wine—it’s a conversation. This Pinot Noir from Jura, crafted by Domaine Bornard, defies the typical...
Spring Wine Sales Bloom Around Easter and Passover
Spring is the season of renewal, and for wine lovers, it’s also the season of sales. Easter and Passover are catalysts for a surge in wine purchases, with...
Rosé Isn’t Just for the Pool: A Masterclass in Diversity and Depth
Pour yourself a cup for this one: Rosé isn’t just a summer sipper—it’s a category in full bloom. At Wine Paris, a masterclass on rosé revealed how this...
Culture Shapes the Way We Taste Coffee
A cupping session in Rwanda revealed how culture and memory rewrite our coffee experiences. I walked into Kivu Noir’s tasting table in Kigali with four...
A Winter Escape in Wine Country: Wolffer Estate’s Quiet Charm
Winter at Wolffer Estate is a masterclass in understated elegance. The vineyard’s skeletal vines, cloaked in frost, exude a stark beauty that feels almost...
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...
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...
The Pink Wines You’ve Been Missing
Real talk: Rosé isn’t just for picnics. This category is a masterclass in nuance, offering everything from zesty citrus zingers to rich, almost savory...