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Salon Cuvée S 1996-2013 at Vinous Icons
featured, France: Champagne, Verticals & Retrospectives
, Jun 2026
Champagne and a private lunch on a Friday afternoon at Le Bernardin. What could be better? Not much in my book. I am not alone, as the Friday Champagne lunch has quickly become one of the most popular events at Vinous Icons: New York. A vertical of Salon’s Cuvée S back to 1996 kicked off the second edition of Icons. The wines were brilliant, as was Eric Ripert’s menu, but in the end, what I will remember most is the extraordinary passion our guests brought to this lunch through their questions and deep interest in Salon.
Made of Titanium: 2022 Burgfest Whites
France: Burgundy, burgfest, featured
, Jun 2026
The 2022 white Burgundies were impressive from barrel. This year’s multi-day blind tasting of more than 250 bottled 2022s was quite possibly the finest Burgfest ever.
Cellar Favorite: 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, sonoma, United States: California
, Jun 2026
The 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir is incredibly deep and youthful for a wine of its age.
Lazio: The Sleeping Giant of Central Italy
Italy: Center & South, featured
, Jun 2026
If Lazio isn’t on your radar, you’re missing out on one of the most compelling regions in all of Italy. Thanks to the Cesanese d’Affile clone and the revitalized Bellone variety, Lazio is moving from isolated success stories to a terroir-focused collective identity.
Madeira, Port & Spirits Round Up
Spirits, Fortified Wines and Spirits, featured
, Jun 2026
Few things can put the perfect touch on a meal like a great glass of Madeira, Port or Spirits. In this report I look at some of the most captivating bottles that have come across my desk in recent months.
The Path to Purity: New White Releases from Argentina
Argentina, featured
, Jun 2026
Argentina’s white wines have grown remarkably sophisticated in recent years. Chardonnays with ripe aromas and vibrant palates, oak-aged Sémillons and a host of other offerings have expanded the varietal portfolio of a country traditionally associated with red wine. The 300 wines I tasted for this report paint a convincing picture of a category on the rise.
Cellar Favorite: 2011 Fritz Haag Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10
germany: Mosel, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Jun 2026
The 2011 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10 is a brilliant translation of Riesling in all its unfettered glory.
Vinous Table: Hail! Hail! Yakitori!
Vinous Table, Japan
, Jun 2026
Yakitori was once seen as a staple of the commoners’ diet, but Japan's talented chefs are seeking to take it to the highest level by sourcing the finest ingredients and putting their own ingenious twists on standard recipes. I have never lost my soft spot for yakitori, and am happy to see it being reappraised and reinvented within Japan’s contemporary dining scene.
Vinous Table: La Kanro, Osaka, Japan
Vinous Table, Japan
, Jun 2026
To those oenophiles venturing to Japan’s second-largest city, La Kanro will look tempting because it boasts a 1,000-bottle, Burgundy-focused wine list. Though it did deliver on that promise, so much went awry that I cannot recommend it.
Abruzzo’s Triumphant 2025 Vintage
Italy: Center & South, featured
, Jun 2026
After two years of incredibly difficult climate conditions that tested the spirits of Abruzzo's winemakers, the 2025 growing season was a hard-earned blessing from Mother Nature. The classic 2025 vintage marks more than just a return to consistency—it reaffirms Abruzzo's potential to deliver an unrivaled combination of quality, complexity and value.