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Cellar Favorite: 1986 Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Village
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy
, Jul 2026
Many of Chablis’ wines are consumed before they reach their prime, but Chablis can age beautifully in bottle. Case in point: the 1986 Chablis Village from Domaine Roland Lavantureux.
Cellar Favorite: 1983 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Italy: Tuscany
, Jul 2026
The 1983 Tignanello, tasted from double magnum, is splendid and fully mature with a rustic charm.
Vinous Table: Trullo, London, UK
Vinous Table
, Jul 2026
Is Trullo London's best Italian restaurant? Many would argue there is no need for a question mark. It is an oasis of reasonably priced, high-quality fare that will not let you down, and a rotating seasonal menu that will tempt you back. Coupled with a wine list you can really dive into without breaking the bank, Trullo is a must-visit.
A Century of…Sixes: 1846-2016
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jul 2026
This year, I thought I would get “inventive” with my look at numerically-themed vintages that all end in six. Expect the usual eclectic array of bottles from yesteryear.
Steenwold Returns! South Africa’s 2016s
Verticals & Retrospectives, South Africa, featured
, Jul 2026
The sophomore Ten-Years-On blind tasting of South African wines examined the supposedly weaker vintage of 2016. However, many wines surpassed expectations, especially those of one particular colour.
Made of Titanium: 2022 Burgfest Whites
France: Burgundy, burgfest, featured
, Jun 2026
The 2022 white Burgundies were impressive from barrel. This year’s multi-day blind tasting of more than 250 bottled 2022s was quite possibly the finest Burgfest ever.
Cellar Favorite: 2011 Fritz Haag Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10
germany: Mosel, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Jun 2026
The 2011 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10 is a brilliant translation of Riesling in all its unfettered glory.
Vinous Table: Hail! Hail! Yakitori!
Vinous Table, Japan
, Jun 2026
Yakitori was once seen as a staple of the commoners’ diet, but Japan's talented chefs are seeking to take it to the highest level by sourcing the finest ingredients and putting their own ingenious twists on standard recipes. I have never lost my soft spot for yakitori, and am happy to see it being reappraised and reinvented within Japan’s contemporary dining scene.
Vinous Table: La Kanro, Osaka, Japan
Vinous Table, Japan
, Jun 2026
To those oenophiles venturing to Japan’s second-largest city, La Kanro will look tempting because it boasts a 1,000-bottle, Burgundy-focused wine list. Though it did deliver on that promise, so much went awry that I cannot recommend it.
Vinous Table: Hortensia, Tokyo, Japan
Vinous Table, Japan
, Jun 2026
Hortensia was deeply impressive from start to finish. Flavours marry beautifully, presentation is stunning and there is continuity between dishes. This was not just my favourite meal in Japan. It was one of my meals of the year.