Bordeaux: The 2022 Vintage in Bottle

We are delighted to report that the 2022 vintage has turned out brilliantly in bottle. With comparatively few exceptions, the best 2022s’ compelling marriage of ripeness and aromatic freshness, power...

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USA, Washington: New 2021 Releases & Clearing Out the Cellar

A much-needed bounce back from the 2020 vintage, the 2021 vintage promises to be superior in quality but is on par in quantity....

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Italy, Tuscany: A Full Retrospective of Tua Rita Redigaffi

I reviewed all 26 vintages of the Merlot-based Redigaffi, which confirmed that a great wine remains a great wine despite environmental challenges....

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Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri: Five Questions for Ornellaia & Masseto

Iconic wines from the lovely 2019 vintage in Tuscany are now entering the market, including the 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia and the 2019 Masseto....

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USA, Emerging Regions: New York (Wölffer Estate, Grapes of Roth), Virginia (Casanel) and Some Reevaluations

This small report features current submissions from Wölffer Estate and the Grapes of Roth on Long Island, plus a new brand from Casanel in Virginia....

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France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien: Château Léoville Las Cases – The Secret Vintages

Very few châteaux have a significant number of older vintages in sufficient quantities to sell to the public. Château Léoville Las Cases is an exception....

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