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Sonoma and Neighbors 2022 & 2023: Opposites Attract
Updated: July 3, 2025. It’s that time of year. New releases from Sonoma County and neighboring appellations are starting to hit the market. This report covers some of the most exciting wines I tasted on my recent trip to Sonoma. As is our custom, we will post frequent updates to this article in the coming weeks, which we feel is the best way to keep readers current, given the sheer volume of wines released this time of year. Readers can also look forward to a forthcoming report focused on the Moon Mountain AVA, where the wines are quite distinct from those made in the more central regions within Sonoma County.
July 1, 2025 - Eric Guido
Sicily Excels Despite Mother Nature's Wrath: The 2022 and 2023 Vintages
Sicily continues to impress with a surge of dynamic new projects and the emergence of spectacular, previously unexplored terroirs across the island’s mountainous interior, all while offering wines of unbeatable value.
June 26, 2025 - Eric Guido
Paso Robles 2022 and 2023: Polar Opposites
Paso Robles is carving out its place as a premier wine region, proving its adaptability in the face of recent vintages. While the 2022 growing season presented unique challenges that are reflected in the wines, the exceptionally promising 2023s highlight Paso’s flexibility and diversity.
June 24, 2025 - Joaquín Hidalgo
Duero: From Ribera to Toro via Rueda (And a Few Other Detours)
The wines of the Duero region—a diverse area shaped by a harsh climate—have earned a reputation as some of Spain’s finest. Journeying through the 600-plus wines reviewed in this report, I tour the region and share my interpretation of Ribera del Duero, the beating heart of Castilla y León.
February 27, 2025 - Antonio Galloni
2025 Tuscany Preview
After the near-perfect 2021 vintage, producers were dealt with a far more challenging set of weather conditions throughout 2022.Intense heat and drought followed by rain just before harvest yielded wines that mostly offer very attractive forward fruit along with mid-weight structure. Our annual Tuscan Preview covers a handful of wines that are entering the market shortly.
June 20, 2025 - Joaquín Hidalgo
Maule: The Magic of Old Vines and a Stylistic Reinvention in Chile
Chile is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo, but many other grapes and terroirs broaden the country’s stylistic range. Among them, the southern region of Maule presents a unique mosaic of vineyards. In this report, I review nearly 700 wines from across the country with a focus on Maule, highlighting new discoveries and revisiting key trends.
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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 27, 2025 - Antonio Galloni
Vinous Table: Marea, New York, USA
It’s hard to get to the top, but it’s even harder to stay there. Sixteen years after it opened in 2009, Marea remains one of New York City’s most vital food and wine destinations. Judging by packed rooms on several recent visits, that’s a view shared by many. Food, wine and service are as exceptional as they have ever been, something that was evident on the three recent dinners that inform this article.
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.
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90 points ($25)
2023 Querciabella Mongrana
The 2023 Mongrana is an absolute delight. Plump, juicy and expressive, the 2023 has so much to offer. Ripe cherry, plum, cinnamon, cedar and new leather are nicely amplified in this tasty Sangiovese, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon-based Maremma red. Best of all, the 2023 is a screaming value. (AG)
92 points ($20)
2024 Kenny Wine Wartervale Riesling
The 2024 Riesling Watervale is dainty and restrained to start, with a subtle mix of citrus peel topped by a touch of sweet musk. Lees-aging delivers an enticing upfront impact and attractive texture before zesty acidity rises to underpin a silky and seductive finish packed with personality. (AH)
92 points ($25)
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)
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June 30, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 1952 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
1952 was a significant vintage: it marked the return of the Romanée-Conti cuvée after the monopole’s ungrafted vines were pulled out following the 1945 harvest. It was a complete privilege to drink this extraordinarily rare piece of history.
June 23, 2025 - Neal Martin
Cellar Favorite: 2000 Noël Verset Cornas
A recent bottle of the 2000 Cornas was a pertinent reminder of how Noël Verset’s wines can bring such joy.
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.
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