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.
Ten Warming Reds, from East to West
Winter’s best red wines wrap their fruit around an earthy core, binding them to the seasonings and simmered savoriness in winter’s comfort foods.
Two Times Twomey Cellars Pinot Noir
Twomey’s 2012 Pinot Noirs are brilliant and delicious, serious and elegant, all at once.
Five Reds From Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills
The Horse Heaven Hills AVA turns ten years old in 2015. These five reds prove the region’s growing up.