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The aspiration to “add nothing and take nothing away,” is far from new. But does the pursuit of purity and “transparency” end in authenticity or merely in homogeneous neutrality?...
Read MoreI’ve selected a range of international wines and some Chinese suggestions to match with classic Chinese New Year dishes in 2021, the Year of the Ox....
Read MoreGiven the escalating prices of Burgundy’s grandest grands crus, the rewards of looking further afield have never been greater....
Read More2019 is a thrilling year for Pinot Noir, delivering wines bursting with head-turning perfume and fresh, succulent fruit. In Chardonnay, 2019 is more heterogenous....
Read MoreWhat counts as a wine “discovery” in China? Given the relative novelty of Chinese wine production, even planting a new grape variety is comparatively radical....
Read MoreNo matter how well I think I know my adopted home, Italy always serves up a generous portion of discoveries. This year’s list includes 12 wines from Italy....
Read MoreThese are all very fine wines, but the group for this list must include the concept of discovery—not just “best of.”...
Read MoreWhile benchmark wines are exciting to taste for their sheer quality, there’s another kind of vinous thrill to discovering new producers, wines and regions....
Read MoreIn an effort to democratize the playing field, I’ve highlighted several wines of great quality and value this year....
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