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...
Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle Iteration N°27: A Multi-Vintage Masterpiece
In a world dominated by single-vintage Champagnes, Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle Iteration N°27 defies convention. This latest blend, the 27th in a series...
A Night of Wines That Defied Expectations
The verdict is in: three bottles that redefined what it means to savor a glass of wine. From the zesty tang of a Schueller Pinot Blanc to the smoky...
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...
Chalone’s Closure: A Winemaker’s Reflection on Legacy and Loss
Here’s something to stir your curiosity: When Chalone Winery shuttered its Pinnacles operations, it wasn’t just a vineyard closing—it was a seismic shift in...
Pinot Blanc: The Winter White That Outshines Chardonnay
This is worth savoring: Winter isn’t just about warmth—it’s about balance. And for white wine, that means moving past the predictable Chardonnay and...
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 Etzel Legacy: How Beaux Frères is Redefining Oregon Pinot
Pour yourself a cup for this one: Michael D Etzel’s family cellar is a time capsule of Burgundy’s golden age, but his vision for Beaux Frères is rewriting...
A Burgundy Boldness: Philippe Charlopin’s 2022 Clos Vougeot
This bottle arrived in my kitchen from a Tokyo warehouse, a relic of a vintage that’s been dubbed “solar intensity” by critics. Philippe Charlopin’s Clos...