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Trentino-Alto Adige: Pushing the Limits
Italy: North, featured
, Mar 2024
Over the past two decades, Trentino-Alto Adige was largely unaffected by the negative impact of climate change yet is now dealing with successive warm vintages. While we can still depend on their production of cool, crisp whites and alpine reds, recent years have reshaped the wines and forced producers to begin thinking outside of the box.
Borgo del Tiglio Rosso Riserva: The Road Less Traveled
Italy: North, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Mar 2024
Why would one of the greatest producers of white wine in Italy want to organize a tasting of the second label of their red wine? This is the question that was on my mind as I drove down the country road that leads to Cormòns, the small hamlet that is home to Borgo del Tiglio.
Slovenia: Just the Beginning
featured, Slovenia
, Mar 2024
So similar to northeastern Italy yet alien all the same, the wines of Slovenia are increasingly of note. The country is exploding with new projects, young talents and even cross-border collaborations. Now is the time to get in on the ground floor.
Carmignano, Montecucco and Tuscany’s Unrivaled Diversity
Italy: Tuscany, featured
, Mar 2024
It pays to explore beyond Chianti Classico, Montalcino and Montepulciano when looking for a diverse range of high-quality Sangioveses and blends across Tuscany. The wines of Carmignano and Montecucco are some of the region's best, often at prices that won’t break the bank.
Veneto: A Constant State of Evolution
Italy: North, featured
, Feb 2024
Veneto remains a hotbed of activity and a source of many of Italy’s finest wines. Amarone, Valpolicella Superiore and Soave, along with an exciting mix of IGTs and Bordeaux blends, make for a large selection of high-quality wines. Wide stylistic differences, varying levels of quality from one estate to another and new releases that span multiple vintages (especially for Amarone) mean readers have plenty to choose from.
2013 Brunello di Montalcino: The Throwback Vintage
Verticals & Retrospectives, Italy: Tuscany, featured
, Feb 2024
The 2013 Brunellos were often misunderstood on release. The cool, extended growing season yielded aromatic, high-toned wines sparked with elevated acidity, making them immediately appealing. Could they possibly be classic? Now, ten years later, the proof is in the bottle, and 2013 has shown itself to be worthy of attention.
Washington State 2021 and 2020: From the Frying Pan to the Fire
United States: Washington, featured
, Jan 2024
The smoke-plagued 2020 vintage produced wines that are significantly better than originally expected. By comparison, the 2021s show the effects of unrelenting heat and a compressed season. Despite those challenges, top producers found balance in creating opulent wines that will please a broad audience.
Sitting Pretty: Oregon's New Release Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Beyond
featured, United States: Oregon
, Jan 2024
Producers in Oregon have made a remarkable comeback following the nearly non-existent 2020s, with two vintages that are stylistically yin and yang, yet are sure to win the hearts of long-time collectors.
Sparkling Wines from Italy for Every Occasion
Italy: North, featured
, Dec 2023
The holidays are upon us. While I don’t think anyone needs an excuse to open a great bottle of sparkling wine, the reality is that more bottles in this category will be sold in the next three weeks than at any other time during the year.
Buckle Your Seatbelts: 2019 Brunello and 2021 Rosso di Montalcino
Italy: Tuscany, featured
, Dec 2023
We’ve been waiting two years for the next big vintage from Montalcino. I’m happy to say that 2019 delivers the goods. Moreover, the 2021 Rossos show that producers continue to hone their skills in warm and dry years.