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Cellar Favorite: 2016 VHR, Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
United States: California, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, May 2026
Now approaching its tenth birthday, the 2016 is every bit as stunning as it always has been.
Vinous Table: L'Ecailler du Bistrot, Paris, France
Vinous Table
, May 2026
Located in the 11th Arrondissement, L'Ecailler du Bistrot is well worth a visit. As its name implies, L'Ecailler du Bistrot specializes in oysters, along with mostly fish and seafood. A selection of older wines is a nice surprise.
Cellar Favorite: 1955 Mascarello Natale fu Maurizio Barolo
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Italy: Piedmont
, May 2026
The 1955 Barolo from Mascarello Natale fu Maurizio is a very rare wine and a real treat to taste.
Sassicaia from Magnum at Vinous Icons: Italy
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, May 2026
I have tasted Sassicaia from magnum a few times over the years. But never ten vintages at once. This vertical tasting of Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia, held at the inaugural edition of Vinous Icons: Italy, provided an incredible opportunity to do just that. The selection of vintages spanned many of the classics, with some lesser-known vintages sprinkled into the mix. And of course, in Vinous style, we finished with the 1985, the wine that put Sassicaia and Bolgheri on the map.
Cellar Favorite: 2016 & 2008 de Millery
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux
, May 2026
The 2016 de Millery is every bit as impressive as it was the first time I tasted it nearly ten years ago, and the 2008 de Millery is a wine I had not tasted before.
Champagne: The 2026 Spring Preview
France: Champagne, featured
, May 2026
Champagne is one of the brighter spots in a world fraught with uncertainty. I continue to be impressed with the dynamism and overall energy that is palpable here, even in the current environment. Young, quality-minded growers keep popping up at a pace that is hard to keep up with. Not to be outdone, the larger players continue to invest and innovate.
2025 Bordeaux En Primeur: Le Freak
featured, France: Bordeaux
, Apr 2026
After a problematic vintage in 2024, Bordeaux bounces back with the 2025s. It’s too soon to know where 2025 will land relative to most highly regarded recent vintages, but the finest 2025s are nothing short of thrilling. There is some inconsistency, which is to be expected in a large appellation and in a year with challenges that led to different approaches and decisions. While top names tend to get most of the attention this time of year, readers will find countless gems among Bordeaux’s lesser-known châteaux.
Vinous Table: Villa Crespi, Lago d'Orta, Italy
Vinous Table, Italy: North
, Apr 2026
Lago d'Orta is one of Italy’s hidden jewels, far off the normal tourist itineraries that have made some destinations far too crowded to enjoy. Villa Crespi sits confidently on its shores, an oasis of relaxation and a temple to the very finest Italian hospitality.
Cellar Favorite: 2008 & 1982 Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises
France: Champagne, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Apr 2026
Bollinger's Vieilles Vignes Françaises, 100% Pinot Noir, is one of Champagne's rare birds. Production is just a few barrels, increasingly less, the result of decreasing yields tied to the effects of accumulated heat stress. I tasted these two wines during my most recent visit to Bollinger in March 2026.
2026 Tuscany Preview
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Apr 2026
Spring is a time of renewal. Vines are awaking from their winter dormancy while new releases start appearing in the market at a rapid pace. This report looks at some of the year’s most anticipated releases, along with some newer projects, with an emphasis on the Tuscan Coast. Full coverage will follow later in the year.