Vougeot castle in Burgundy region, France. getty The 2021 Côte de Nuits vintage from Burgundy is scant in quantity, but includes precious and subtle qualities. The 61st Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges...
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The Lesser Known Yet Reputable French Wine Region Of Irouleguy
Irouleguy grapes on the steep hills of the French Basque Country (Iroz Gaizka) AFP via Getty Images I halted the car behind an older man and a younger woman—shepherd and shepherdess—as they herded a d...
Left Bank And Entre-Deux-Mers Bordeaux 2019 Wines Taste Superb
Grape vine leaf LAURINE GASSIAN (FACEBOOK: LAURINE DLS) One of two articles I previously wrote on the 2019 vintage during the en primeurs tasting of 2020 (in spring, after the vintage was fermented) m...
Insights From 71 Winemakers And Winery Owners
In the past decade I have met and interviewed dozens of winemakers and winery owners. Below are photographs and quotes from a few, with links to articles. More photos are at my new VinoVoices Instagra...