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Northern Mendoza: The Old and New Terroirs of Luján de Cuyo
featured, Argentina
, Mar 2026
Luján de Cuyo boasts an important concentration of vineyards just a short drive from central Mendoza, the capital city of the eponymous Argentine province. The region has absorbed countless new movements throughout its 150-year history and is now implementing a new zoning process that exalts the subtle variations of the sites and styles on offer.
Extreme Wines from the Sunlit Tropics of Argentina
featured, Argentina
, Jan 2026
The valleys of northern Argentina present a unique landscape for winemaking. These tropical deserts populated by enormous cardón cacti deliver wines of striking individuality. This report covers nearly 400 wines, primarily from the far north, with a handful from Patagonia and the central Sierras included for context and comparison.
Sun, Limestone and Heritage: Exploring Catalunya and Levante
Spain, featured
, Nov 2025
Ample sunlight, calcareous soils and a melting pot of different approaches set the tone for wine country in Mediterranean Spain. This report features 650 wines from the mountains that stretch from the border with France down to Alicante and Murcia.
Gredos, Granite and Garnacha
Spain, featured
, 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?
Coastal Chile: An Unfamiliar Terroir Worth Exploring
Chile, featured
, Oct 2025
Up and down Chile’s expansive coastline, vineyards are subjected to a harsh, cold climate that lends both white and red wines a distinctive profile. This report features 200 wines from Itata to Atacama, representing the diverse array of styles on offer.
El Bierzo & Galicia: The Sil River Illuminates a Different Side of Spanish Wine
Spain, featured
, Sep 2025
The Sil River connects wine regions from Bierzo to Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra, before continuing as a tributary of the Miño toward Ribeiro and Rías Baixas. In this report, I explore the many expressions of Mencía, Godello, Treixadura and Albariño that can be found along its shores.
Andean Character: Uco Valley Reds
featured, Argentina
, Aug 2025
Wines from the high-elevation areas of the Uco Valley express a primary profile, accented by the enticingly distinctive character of Andean herbs. This report features over 500 red wines from the Uco Valley, journeying from Gualtallary to San Pablo and beyond, with a focus on two subregions that deliver markedly different wines despite their proximity to each other.
Argentina’s Best-Kept Secret: Continental White Wines
featured, Argentina
, Aug 2025
A growing emphasis on high-altitude vineyards and styles that favor finesse has resulted in an era of great precision for Argentinian white wines. Concentrated, nuanced Chardonnay, precise Sémillon and strikingly fresh Torrontés make for a vibrant new landscape.
Duero: From Ribera to Toro via Rueda (And a Few Other Detours)
Spain, featured
, Jun 2025
The wines of the Duero region—a diverse area shaped by a harsh climate—have earned a reputation as some of Spain’s finest. Journeying through the 600-plus wines reviewed in this report, I tour the region and share my interpretation of Ribera del Duero, the beating heart of Castilla y León.
Maule: The Magic of Old Vines and a Stylistic Reinvention in Chile
Chile, featured
, Jun 2025
Chile is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo, but many other grapes and terroirs broaden the country’s stylistic range. Among them, the southern region of Maule presents a unique mosaic of vineyards. In this report, I review nearly 700 wines from across the country with a focus on Maule, highlighting new discoveries and revisiting key trends.