Leading Larkmead into the Future
Winemaker Avery Heelan is building on her predecessors' solid Napa Cabernet foundation
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Spottswoode Successfully Threads the Needle in 2020
Sometimes, it's better when the wind doesn't blow your way … especially when it came to Napa's wildfire-marred 2020 Cabernet …
Mark Aubert Applies Bordeaux Techniques to Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Aubert's trio of 2021 single-vineyard Sonoma Pinots hits all the right notes, and a tasting of library wines reveals what to expect …
Cleo Pahlmeyer's Pinot Passion Project Has Become the Main Attraction
On the West Sonoma Coast frontier, Wayfarer's fruit-driven Pinot Noirs stand out
Patz & Hall Is Still Thriving Under Its Founders' Vision
Co-founder James Hall shares a vertical tasting of Chenoweth Ranch and Gap's Crown Pinot Noirs going back to 2012
At Ferren, Pursuing a Distant Shore from the Sonoma Coast
Winemaker Matt Courtney draws on his Marcassin and Arista experience—and connections—for his portfolio of exceptional Pinot Noirs …
Patience Pays for Three Sticks Pinot Noirs
Anchored by Durell Vineyard, the Three Sticks lineup is coming on strong thanks to steady hands in the vineyard and winery
Stéphane Derenoncourt Can’t Miss in 2022
The renowned consultant’s lineup of 2022 Right (and a few Left) Bank reds overflows with ageworthy values in what he calls an …
An Elite 2022 at Clos Fourtet, 20 Years in the Making
The Cuvelier family has spent two decades grooming and growing this St.-Emilion estate into a Right Bank powerhouse
Set Up for Success at La Mondotte and Canon-La Gaffelière
The 2022 vintage rewards Count Stephan von Neipperg's longtime commitment to organic viticulture and restrained, balanced St.-Emili…
Merlot’s Time to Shine: Christian Moueix’s 2022 Lineup of Right Bank Reds
From Trotanoy, Bélair-Monange, La Fleur-Pétrus, Hosanna and many more, 18 barrel samples confirm Merlot still reigns in St.-Emilion …
Château Cheval-Blanc's Newest Showstopper
Across-the-vineyard quality included eye-opening old-vine Merlot and Cabernet Franc samples
A Journey Through Time at Château La Nerthe
A rare 12-vintage vertical back to 1978 proves that Châteauneuf’s white wines can age
It's All in the Details at Canon, Berliquet and Rauzan-Ségla
Winemaker Nicolas Audebert has a sterling lineup of 2022s from St.-Emilion and Margaux
It’s a Family Affair at Château Bourgneuf
A vertical tasting back to 1995 shows why this Pomerol estate is one to watch