Robert Mondavi’s new vintage recalls the past
A recent tasting of the newest vintages of Robert Mondavi was like having dinner with an old friend. As I sat across the table conversing
Elvio Cogno the master of Ravera
Nadia Cogno & Valter Fissore The sixth and final report on my 2018 autumn visit and tasting of Nebbiolo-based wines in Piedmont In 1990, 53-year-old
Seeing Red on Valentine’s Day
Rose’ Champagne and other sparkling wines make their splash every February 14. My restaurant years taught me that those wines—a symbol of giddy celebration—are more
Pietro Ratti continues his father’s story
Fifth article of a series from an autumn 2018 visit and tastings in Piedmont. Before his untimely death in 1988 at 54 years old, Renato
Ricasoli remains noble
No wine area in Italy has more history and historical figures than Chianti Classico. Situated between Florence and Siena, it was fought over for centuries,
Marchesi di Barolo is better than ever as the 6th generation arrives
Fourth article of a series from an autumn 2018 visit and tastings in Piedmont. Few Italian estates have as storied a history as Marchesi di
2018:The best & the brightest…the bodacious & the bargains, part 2
The Best Some of Bordeaux’s best 2015s were displayed in January at the Union des Grand Crus tasting, with those from the Right Bank chateaus
2018: The best & the brightest…the bodacious & the bargains Part 1
Bordeaux Blanc Bargains Bargain is not synonymous with cheap: It’s where quality meets low price. Perhaps, no other country has more of those rendezvous than
A year end harvest with growers Champagne
The Champagne region is home to the world’s finest sparkling wines made from chardonnay and pinot noir. While large brands and “houses” dominate the retail
Wine gifts that will be remembered long after the holidays
If you’re wondering what to give this holiday season, recall what Ernest Hemingway famously said, “Wine is the most civilized thing in the world.” For