Ten Favorite Wines of 2014
My favorite wines of 2014 charged at my palate, changed my mind, and taught me something wonderful.
Review Articles
The Wines of Domaine Philippe Chavy
Philippe Chavy’s wines present a delicious balance between opulence and verticality. Here, notes on eleven of his wines, from village to premier cru.
Bonne Année et Bonne Santé: Crémant d’Alsace for New Year’s Eve
Crémant d’Alsace’s creamy texture, savory heft, crackly citrus acidity, and affordable prices are cause enough for celebration.
Dinner With Isabel Mondavi
Polished yet food-friendly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Carneros.
Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Theme and Variations
Davis Bynum’s Jane’s Vineyard Pinot Noirs are blithe and luminous—and offer a delicious lesson in the effect of clonal selection.
Noel Family Vineyard: Earthy, Lyrically Evocative Pinot Noir
These Oregon Pinot Noirs are ripe with voluptuous acidity, shimmery minerals, and a forest-earthiness that keeps the fruit in perspective.
Two Opulent Winter Whites
Substantial white wines do belong on the winter table.
Wines of the Week: Fruit, Flower, Structure, Texture, Mystery
A great wine has an element of surprise, has found new ways to leave its imprint on you. Here are three.
Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, and the Affinities That Belie Origin
A rumination on Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, and what we learn by tasting.
A Study in Acid
Wines of the Week, a study in acid: From Ridge, Wente, Matua, and Erath wineries
On November, Fog, and Slow Ripeness
A weekly roundup of wines worth sharing—from Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, Sonoma Coast, Russian River, and Napa Valley
Vibrant Reds from Northern Italy and California
A weekly roundup of wines worth sharing—from Montalcino, Chianti Rùfina, Carneros, Lodi, and Livermore Valley