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Cellar Favorite: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2019 Pangaea
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Mar 2026
A collaborative project between South African winemaker Travis Braithwaite and Michel Rolland, Pangaea blends fruit from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Spain, South Africa and Argentina. This classy and sophisticated wine delivers refinement and poise with silky textures.
Vinous Table: Ploussard, London, UK
Vinous Table
, Mar 2026
Ploussard was a joy from start to finish, one of my favourite meals in some time. I warmly recommend this refreshingly unpretentious local restaurant for its standard of cuisine and quality of ingredients.
Cellar Favorite: 1985 Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
United States: California, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Mar 2026
Like many, I have a penchant for mature Californian wines from the 1970s and early 1980s. The 1985 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate attests to the longevity of this California classic.
Vinous Table: L'Enclume, Cartmel, UK
Vinous Table
, Mar 2026
Any gastronome visiting the UK must venture to Lancashire or Cumbria to experience its culinary heights. A prescient forerunner of farm-to-table dining, L'Enclume earned three Michelin stars in 2022 and delivers a truly excellent dining experience from start to finish.
Remembering Michel Rolland
featured, France: Bordeaux, Vinous Remembers
, Mar 2026
Michel Rolland was a towering figure not just in Bordeaux, but across the entire world of wine for half a century. His legacy will be long-lasting. I will always remember his zest for life, humour and kindness.
Keeping Everyone Happy: Southwold Bordeaux 2022
featured, France: Bordeaux
, Mar 2026
Another January, another blind tasting at Southwold. This year's edition shone a light on the lauded 2022 Bordeaux vintage. As usual, there were surprises, controversies and thankfully, a batch of spectacular wines that will require patience.
Cellar Favorite: 2015 & 2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese
germany: Mosel, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Mar 2026
Joh. Jos. Prüm has been one of my go-to Mosel producers since the early days of my career. These two bottles, poured side by side at a recent dinner, were pertinent reminders of the wonders of affordable Mosel Riesling.
Cellar Favorite: 2023 Yquem & Y de Yquem
France: Bordeaux, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Mar 2026
The defining feature of the newly released 2023 Yquem is its elegance.
Vinous Table: La Table du Square, Beaune, France
France: Burgundy, Vinous Table
, Mar 2026
It is easy to see why La Table du Square is one of Beaune’s most popular places to dine. There is always a lively atmosphere, and the milk-fed lamb has become one of the area’s must-eat dishes.
Burgundy 2024: The State of Play
featured, France: Burgundy
, Mar 2026
There is much handwringing about the escalation of Burgundy prices. In this opinion piece, I disentangle the interrelated factors that have upheld that gravity-defying escalation, its consequences and how it all might play out.