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Napa's Dynamic Duo
Annie Favia and Andy Erickson chose Coombsville, removed from the hustle-bustle of other parts of Napa, to establish roots. Homesteading the historic Carbone winery property, they pay homage to the land and build their own future with Favia Wines.
Cover Stories

Down To Earth
Tasting Reports

Alphabetical Guide to Bordeaux

Promise & Peril

Alphabetical Guide to Oregon
Features

The New Face of Succession

Uncorking Memories

Zeroing In On Zena Crown
Grapevine

Is Inflation Coming for Your Cabernet?

Master Sommeliers Expel Six Members

A Winemaker’s Cup of Tea

Tasting Plate: Sampling Oregon’s Bounty

Savvy Shopper
Departments

Wines With Real Bouquet

Charles Smith Revisited

Robert Mondavi Goes NFT With Custom Bernardaud Bottles
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