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Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Dark Elegance
featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Oct 2025
The 2024 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by downy mildew and coulure, leading to the lowest yields since 2018. With Grenache hit especially hard, this year’s blends often lean toward Mourvèdre and Syrah, giving them darker fruit, more spice and firmer structures. Though the wines show less youthful flamboyance, they impress with freshness and balance.
New Releases: Ridge, Rhys and Centennial Mountain
United States: California, featured
, Oct 2025
This update contains reviews of the latest releases from two of the reference-point producers in the Santa Cruz Mountains—Ridge and Rhys—plus additional coverage of Rhys' Centennial Mountain project based in Sonoma County.
2022 & 2023 Barbaresco: Pushed to the Limit
Italy: Piedmont, featured
, Oct 2025
Barbaresco faced two very challenging growing seasons in 2023 and 2022. Quality is inconsistent across the board. These are vintages in which readers will have to be especially selective, but there are some undeniable stars in both years.
Cellar Favorite: 1949 Lagrange (Saint-Julien)
France: Bordeaux, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Oct 2025
Provenance is the most important factor that determines the quality of a mature claret. A magnum of 1949 Château Lagrange that was recently served blind at the estate in Saint-Julien exemplified this.
Washington State on a Roll: The Suave 2022s and Seductive 2023s
United States: Washington, featured
, Oct 2025
Washington State fans, rejoice. The 2022 vintage delivered on its promise of complexity and structure. Meanwhile, the idyllic 2023 vintage offers notable brightness, energy and depth. This report delves into details of both vintages, the movement of winemaking talent across the region and unexpected opportunities that are emerging from economic turmoil that is present today.
A Vulture Revelation: Mini-Vertical of Cantine del Notaio's La Firma
featured, Italy: Center & South
, Oct 2025
Aglianico can mature gracefully for decades, competing with the ageability of the world's most prestigious wines. This rare vertical of Cantine del Notaio's La Firma is a testament to Aglianico’s incredible potential and Vulture’s unique terroir.
Gredos, Granite and Garnacha
featured, Spain
, Oct 2025
For some time now, the wines of Gredos have attracted global attention. How did this small, complex region become such a magnet for wine lovers the world over?
Cellar Favorite: 1998 Grand Mayne
France: Bordeaux, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Oct 2025
The 1998 Grand Mayne probably marked my introduction to this Saint-Émilion estate. Now at 27 years of age, this might actually represent the best bottle I have encountered.
Vinous Table: Anthocyane Wine Bistrot, Beaune, France
France: Burgundy, Vinous Table
, Oct 2025
This new bistro lies in the heart of Beaune, close to Place Carnot. It's a useful addition to the town's culinary scene with an intriguing wine list that features small, hip producers and hard-to-get names.
2024 Mosel, Saar and Ruwer: Tales of Woe and Wow
featured, germany: Mosel, Germany: Saar, Germany: Ruwer
, Oct 2025
Frost, hail, a wet spring and a dry summer made 2024 a challenging year for growers in Mosel, Saar and Ruwer. However, the results are sprightly, sleek, concentrated Rieslings with exquisite verve.