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Roederer Estate L’Ermitage: A Complete Retrospective
This complete retrospective of Roederer Estate’s L’Ermitage, the first of its kind, was illuminating on so many fronts. Most importantly, it proved that Anderson Valley is exceptionally well suited to the production of fine, world-class sparkling wine. I was also deeply impressed with how well the wines age. I had tasted L’Ermitage from time to time but not on a consistent basis; many of these vintages were new to me. I tasted this vertical with longtime Winemaker Arnaud Weyrich and President Nicole Carter during a visit to the property in January 2025.
June 4, 2025 - Neal Martin
Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare
Bordeaux is facing its biggest crisis since the 1930s. After speaking candidly to people in and outside of Bordeaux, I felt a duty to depict the sheer scale of the calamity the Bordeaux wine industry is up against.
June 3, 2025 - Neal Martin
Bordeaux 2015 At Age Ten
The 2015 vintage in Bordeaux was warmly received on release, but 2016 stole the limelight just 12 months later. How is the vintage faring now that the wines have reached age ten? Blindfolds on.
May 29, 2025 - Eric Guido
An Eruption of Fine Wine on Mount Etna
Mount Etna has arrived. Long anticipated to join the ranks of Piedmont, Montalcino and Burgundy, Etna has established itself as a world-class viticultural zone. The region’s intricate array of contrade, distinctive vineyards and diverse terroirs yields site-transparent wines of incredible complexity. Mount Etna and its winemakers are poised to finally receive the attention they deserve.
May 28, 2025 - Neal Martin
The Innings Continues: 1948 to 1995 Yquem
I have tasted a great deal of mature Bordeaux wine, including Sauternes, but I have not yet achieved the magic number of 100 different vintages from a single estate. I mentioned my goal to Lorenzo Pasquini, Yquem’s head winemaker, when visiting in April, and he promised to do his best to help, cracking open a selection of mainly off-vintages that filled some of the gaps.
May 27, 2025 - Billy Norris
Rosé Revolution: Light Red is the New Pink
Rosé’s future looks redder, more serious and more satisfying than ever. The growing movement of bolder, ageworthy wines from far-flung locales is making it clear that Rosé isn’t just a season, it’s a category with staying power.
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May 5, 2025 - Antonio Galloni
Vinous Guides: Best Italian Wine Lists in New York City
With Vinous Icons: Italy fast approaching, we are looking forward to welcoming guests from around the world for a memorable weekend of lunches, dinners, seminars and tastings. To help attendees get the most out of the weekend, we’ve put together a list of our favorite spots where wine lovers can enjoy the full breadth of Italian wine. Some of the restaurants on this list have Italy-focused programs, while others offer wines from around the world. We hope this selection is useful for out-of-towners as well as readers who are well-versed in New York City’s vibrant dining scene.
May 23, 2025 - Neal Martin
Vinous Table: Canteen, London, UK
Canteen successfully combines casual presentation with quality-driven dishes to provide some of the best Italian food in London. The dishes are polished and so delicious that you will be plotting your return at first chew.
May 16, 2025 - Neal Martin
Vinous Table: Casa Julián, Tolosa, Spain
The Basque region is a foodie’s paradise, a cradle for some of the finest fish, meat and dairy in the world. Casa Julián is a bona fide institution, and will certainly be one of my top meals of 2025.
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2024 Usonia Wines Good Spirit
The 2024 Good Spirit is a blend of hybrids from the Finger Lakes. Its dark ruby color belies its lithe body and supercharged energy as it springs from the glass. At 11.5% ABV, this reads like a juicy, crushable spiced cranberry cooler, perfectly pitched for summer swigging with an extra chill. (BN)
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2024 Nicosia Etna Bianco Lenza di Munti
An airy mix of chalk dust and sage wafts up from the 2024 Etna Bianco Lenza di Munti. Soft and round, it washes across the palate with ripe nectarine fruit and a tinge of sweet spice. A bump of zesty, vibrant acidity hangs around on the mouthwatering finish. (EG)
92 points ($25)
2022 Vietti Barbera d’Alba Trevìe
The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Trevìe is a heady, explosive wine. Succulent dark red cherry, plum, mocha, pomegranate, mocha and new leather are amplified to the maximum. This fleshy, opulent Barbera packs a serious punch yet also retains a good deal of freshness. It’s a superb wine from Vietti. (AG)
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June 9, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 2021 Château Simone Palette Blanc
The 2021 Château Simone Blanc serves as a pertinent reminder of just how good wines from Provence can be.
June 2, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 1988 Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé
If you have bottles of the 1988 Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé left in your cellar, do not hesitate to crack them open now.
May 27, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 1977 Diamond Creek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill
Even in its fourth decade, the 1977 Volcanic Hill shows little ageing in the glass, attesting to what is reputedly Diamond Creek’s longest-lived Cabernet Sauvignon.
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