Articles
Joaquín Hidalgo, June 24, 2021
Captivating. That’s the word for many of the white wines being produced in Argentina today. A new kind of Chardonnay is being crafted in the mountain vineyards of Argentina based on lively freshness and pure, ripe fruity flavors. The interpretations of these extreme terroirs being developed by an insightful group of producers are raising the bar for the variety in a country best known for its Malbec. Meanwhile, old Sémillon vines are being rediscovered in the more traditional regions and some excellent sparkling wines are popping up all over the country.
Vinous Table
High Timber, London, UK
Neal Martin, May 2021
It was a pleasure to get back out again and revisit one of central London’s dining secrets. Anyone with an interest in South African wine should make a beeline for High Timber, which should reopen fully from May 17.
Vinous Favorites
2016 Di Majo Norante Ramitello, 90 points
The 2016 Ramitello shows a dark, floral and alluring bouquet of crushed violets, blackberries, vanilla bean and hints of animal. Velvety in texture yet lifted in feel, the 2016 leans toward the savory spectrum. Brisk acids maintain energy as fine tannins slowly mount. (EG)
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2018 Hospices de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitalières
Antonio Galloni, June 2021
The 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Dames Hospitalières is a Hospices de Beaune bottling raised by Mounir Saouma of Lucien Le Moine for American importer Vintus.
1998 Domaine Georges Roumier Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru
1896 Taylor’s Single Harvest Port
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