June 18, 2025 - Neal Martin
One Night in Taipei: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg 1995-2017
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June 17, 2025 - Neal Martin
A Century of...Fives
My annual "Century of..." article revisits vintages on their decennial anniversaries. This year, we dive into Fives.
June 12, 2025 - Anne Krebiehl, MW
2024 Wachau and Lower Austria: Calamities and Coups de Coeur
Frost, hail, heat and high water—nature threw everything at winegrowers in Lower Austria in 2024. A warm March led to some of the earliest budbursts ever, making vines vulnerable to late spring frosts in April. Heat and drought posed a challenge in summer, while torrential rains in mid-September caused widespread flooding. Some estates had dramatically lower yields, some were lucky to escape relatively unscathed, but all were worried about what the rain would do to their fruit. Quality is thus more mixed in 2024, yet there are highlights and coups de coeur nonetheless.
June 10, 2025 - Angus Hughson
The Second Coming of Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay is now well and truly in the premier league. The best wines show genuine sophistication thanks to intuitive, thoughtful winemaking and the investment in locating and developing optimal sites. This is not confined to a single place—each region, from Tasmania and Adelaide Hills to Margaret River and Victoria’s cool-climate pockets, brings its own take on the modern style, driven by clones, climate and terroir. The only question now is how high Australian Chardonnay will go and whether it will claim its place as a genuine international leader.
June 6, 2025 - Antonio Galloni
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.
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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.
June 13, 2025 - Neal Martin
Vinous Table: L’Ardente, Washington, D.C., United States
Located just a few blocks from Capitol Hill, L’Ardente offers unpretentious, straight-down-the-line Italian fare that has earned a reputation for quality. The atmosphere is lively and the sommelier team is impressive.
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.
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2024 Castello di Ama Purple Rose
The 2024 Purple Rose is fabulous. Deep and rich, Ama's Purple Rose is brimming with character. Cranberry, blood orange, mint, white pepper and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Readers will find an inviting Rosé that will be quite versatile, either as an aperitif or at the dinner table. (AG)
90 points ($25)
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)
90 points ($25)
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)
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June 16, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 1990 Hennebelle
The 1990 Hennebelle is a pertinent reminder of the glories of Bordeaux, how a modest quarter-century-old Haut-Médoc could deliver such pleasure.
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.
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