Campania’s Reawakening: Beyond the Shadow of Taurasi

Italy: Center & South, featured

Eric Guido, Aug 2026

From the ancient, high-elevation vines of Taurasi to the moonscape-like vineyards of Cilento and the volcanic slopes of Caserta, Campania is experiencing a region-wide evolution. A new wave of terroir-focused, quality-driven winemakers is bringing the distinctions among Campania’s varied landscapes into sharper focus.

Cellar Favorite: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha

Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite, Portugal

Neal Martin, Aug 2026

Surprisingly little has been written about Barca Velha compared to the world’s other iconic wines. Barca Velha is Portugal’s most vaunted non-fortified wine. Bottles are coveted. They fetch a pretty penny. The 1964 is a beautiful example of why,.

Remembering Emidio Pepe

Eric Guido, Jul 2026

The wine world bids farewell to Emidio Pepe, the titan of Abruzzo who proved the world-class potential and longevity of Montepulciano through a lifetime of innovation and dedication.

Lower Austria 2025: Back to the Future

featured, Austria

Anne Krebiehl MW, Jul 2026

The 2025 vintage in Lower Austria is like a souvenir from the past: Grüner Veltliners are textbook examples of peppery verve, while Rieslings come with wonderful cut, afforded by the acidity of a year that had sufficient rain and no real heat spikes. These squeaky-clean wines are super-classic expressions that recall another age.

Chile: A Recalibration in the Heartlands of Maipo

featured, Chile

Joaquín Hidalgo, Jul 2026

Chile's most iconic wine region is undergoing a stylistic recalibration. As Santiago grows past the historical borders of Maipo, vineyards are migrating to new territories that are redefining the region's flavor palette. From the plush, rich wines of the past to the tenser, more precise modern reds, a new Maipo is beginning to emerge, while other Chilean regions are also finding their own voices.

Cellar Favorite: 2016 Tyler Cabernet Sauvignon Happy Canyon Vineyard RSW

Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite, United States: California

Billy Norris, Jul 2026

A decade on, the 2016 Tyler Cabernet Sauvignon Happy Canyon Vineyard RSW has settled into its tenth year in absolutely suave, sophisticated style.

Tuscany’s Maremma: Scenes from the Coast

Italy: Tuscany, featured

Antonio Galloni, Jul 2026

The Tuscan Maremma is home to some of Italy’s most iconic estates and wines, showing what is possible in a region that was once marshland. These labels have garnered considerable critical acclaim over the years and become favorites with consumers around the world. And yet within the context of fine wine, Maremma is a very young region. Only a small handful of estates are in their third generation, and virtually all others are much younger. My most recent round of tastings revealed a region in the middle of a radical transformation.

In a State of Flux: Oregon Beyond the Willamette Valley

United States: Oregon, featured

Eric Guido, Jul 2026

Oregon has long been synonymous with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but that is only part of the story. Beyond the Willamette Valley, the state is also producing some of America’s most distinctive Rhône- and Bordeaux-variety wines. This article takes a deep dive into Oregon’s diverse terroirs and emerging frontiers.

Cellar Favorite: 1986 Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Village

France: Burgundy, Cellar Favorites, cellar favorite

Neal Martin, Jul 2026

Many of Chablis’ wines are consumed before they reach their prime, but Chablis can age beautifully in bottle. Case in point: the 1986 Chablis Village from Domaine Roland Lavantureux.

Vinous Table: Origines, Paris, France

Vinous Table

Antonio Galloni, Jul 2026

Vinous readers planning to spend time in Paris will want to book a table at Origines. Located in the 8th Arrondissement, Origines is a showcase for Chef Julien Boscus’s ingredient-driven, seasonal cuisine. Guests can choose from several tasting menus plus à la carte dining. The menu is small, which I always view as a sign of focus, but that also means guests with dietary restrictions are best served by planning ahead. Wine Director and Chef Sommelier Adrien Butko offers a thoughtful, highly curated wine program. Prices are quite reasonable by Parisian standards.