This ongoing series is devoted to the forgotten Bordeaux, what we call “the other Bordeaux,” and this report covers the Right Bank, focusing on a few appellations near Saint-Émilion and...
Read MoreThese are mostly red wines, made from well-known Mediterranean varieties—late-ripening Carignan, Grenache and Mourvèdre and Syrah....
Read MoreWith no shortage of fantastic wines coming out of Washington and South Africa, it's tough to choose just five "favorites." So, I’ve actually highlighted an entire group of producers as my...
Read MoreTaking over coverage of Bordeaux has been rich with interest, so I’ve dedicated this year’s “favorites” entirely to the reds and whites of the Gironde. I hope this selection may...
Read MoreTaking over reviewing Australian wines for Robert Parker Wine Advocate has come with monumental responsibility, but it has also brought exciting opportunity. So, here are some of my top picks...
Read MoreThis roundup of wines from France and Napa is my chance to take stock of the year and realize that 2022 was more than just a ton of work—that I’m...
Read MoreI cover mostly emerging regions, with Portugal (and Port) the most established of the group. So, many of my selections may be things you’ve never heard of if you are...
Read MoreSelected from our latest Sake report (with over 100 Sakes reviewed), here are some favorites—including Sakes to drink tonight, to serve with food or for a special occasion....
Read MoreThinking back on wine tastings and experiences over the past year, there are highlights all along the West Coast, from inexpensive wines to drink with dinner at home, to those...
Read MoreIn the spirit of Italian wine discoveries, it is my pleasure to present five of my favorite bottles tasted this year. These are not necessarily my highest-scoring choices, but they...
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