Raising substantial amounts year after year, the Naples Winter Wine Festival has set a new record with over $34 million raised during its 2025 auction. This figure is more than double that of the 2024 Hospices de Beaune auction, raising questions about how a town known for golf and sandy beaches has become a beacon… Read More »
2023 Burgundy tasting notes: Côte de Beaune—Beaune Sarah Marsh MW provides insights into the 2023 vintage from Beaune, focusing on notable producers and their offerings. Albert Bichot Albert Bichot operates six estates along with a négociant business, sourcing grapes from around 50 hectares. Although the pH levels were elevated, with the Chambolle Chabiot reaching 3.7,… Read More »
Claus Preisinger began his winemaking journey in 2002 while working as an assistant winemaker for Hans Nittnaus. He established his winery in Gols, located on the northern shore of Lake Neusiedlersee in Austria’s Burgenland region, which is uniquely equipped with amphorae, concrete tanks, and large-format oak barrels. Over the years, Claus has significantly expanded his… Read More »