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Antonio Galloni, January 22, 2026
There are few wineries in the United States, or the world for that matter, with the level of mystique that surrounds Marcassin. “Have you heard anything about Marcassin?” I am asked regularly. “When is the next release?” inevitably follows. A recent visit and tasting provided some answers during a wide-ranging conversation that ran the gamut from wine to vineyards to jazz.
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La Pagode de Cos & Restaurant Le Gabriel
Antonio Galloni, December 2025
Michel Reybier’s La Réserve is home to several restaurants. The three-Michelin-star Le Gabriel is the hotel’s signature destination restaurant, while La Pagode de Cos offers a more informal environment. I recently enjoyed exceptional meals at both.
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2024 BABS Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, 91 points
A blend from Peake, John Sebastiano and Sierra Madre, the 2024 Chardonnay is done entirely in stainless steel. It’s bright, fresh and crisp, coating the palate with layers of lemon peel, chalk, apricot and chamomile. The 2024 dances with lightness, vibrancy and a sense of California sunshine. (BN)
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2020 Champagne Nakada-Park Brut Nature Vignes de Gyé-Sur-Seine
Neal Martin, January 2026
When I visited Japanese-born, Gevrey-based winemaker Koji Nakada to taste his Burgundy portfolio, he mentioned that he also makes limited amounts of Champagne and presented me with his current releases. Clearly, Nakada’s talents extend beyond the Côte d’Or.
1997 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru
1986 Mouton-Rothschild
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