2013 Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige
“Lean-boned but underpinned by black cherry, deep anise, and black raspberry.”
2014 Elena Walch Pinot Bianco Alto Adige
“Stony minerals commingle with lean yellow citrus.”
A Bouquet of Rosés
Rosé wines are meant for summer, yes. Also: fall, winter, and spring.
2014 Elena Walch Schiava Alto Adige
“Strident, precise, and vertical.”
Crazy Old Ladies of Jackass Hill
Zinfandel from a steep Russian River hillside proves there’s wisdom in old vines.
Kathleen Inman on Bionic Gardening, Carbonic Pinot, And Why She Never Serves Cheese With Her Wine
Inman’s wines are suffused with grace and élan, the beautiful results of work that begins with soil.
Six Delectable French Goat Cheeses, With French Wines to Pair
We call it chèvre for a reason: France produces some of the world’s astounding goat cheeses. Here are six, plus wines to pair.
Sonoma Chardonnay: A Baker’s Dozen
The best Sonoma Chardonnays mingle sunshine with freshness to produce wines ripe for pouring and pairing.
Découvertes, and Beaumes-de-Venise
Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône showcased thousands of wines from the Rhône Valley. I wanted to taste them all.
2012 Michael Mondavi Family Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
“A big, smiling, ripe, and easygoing wine.”
Rot, Gelb, Grün: Three Rieslings from Historic Schloss Johannisberg
Over 1,200 years of viticulture inform the Rieslings grown at Schloss Johannisberg. This learning is embodied in three beautiful wines from the 2013 vintage.
Tasting Napa and Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc
The best Napa and Sonoma Sauvignon Blancs are sunny but not unserious, with crisp green citrus notes and a freshness that lets them sing with food.