Burgundy winemakers have been able to replenish their cellars following the relatively generous 2022 and 2023 vintages. Winery stocks were around 12% above the five-year average at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, said the regional Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) recently. ‘Bourgogne has not seen a situation like this for over 20 years,’ it said.… Read More »
Andrew Jefford, Bruno Beta, and Michael Palij MW taste the “classical” wines of a challenging vintage. By Andrew Jefford A topsy-turvy 2019 Barolo growing season set many challenges for growers who produced wines that are classical in structure, with firm tannins and high acidity but less of the density and richness of recent warmer years,… Read More »
However, not all Manhattan-based wine stores are created equal, and seeking one that best suits your needs is a great place to start. Whether looking for well-aged greats from France and Italy or a unique selection of low-intervention or natural wines, Manhattan certainly has a well-stocked store for you; it’s simply a matter of knowing… Read More »
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Website: http://domaineaymard.fr/ Domaine Aymard, which started bottling its own wine in 1979, was among the pioneering private cellars in Ventoux, a region previously dedicated entirely to negociants and cooperatives. The journey started with Aymard farming table grapes, later transitioning to wine grapes. These were sold to the cooperative. It was the arising issues within the… Read More »
Has Cabernet Franc found its ideal site in this small pocket of coastal Tuscany? By Sarah Marsh MW “Bolgheri is the best place in the world to ripen Cabernet Franc perfectly.” A bold claim from Riccardo Binda, Director of the Bolgheri Consorzio, but not without merit. I didn’t set out to write about the ascendancy… Read More »
Castello di Volpaia Website: https://volpaia.com/en/#volpaia During a brisk October evening, we found ourselves wandering around a beautifully maintained small hilltop village. The majority of the village belongs to Castello di Volpaia. We explored this charming place with the owner, Giovannella Stanti. The year was 1966 when her father bought this estate comprising a home and… Read More »
Ken Gargett unites with Canberra winemaker Tim Kirk and his family to commemorate the fiftieth year of one of Australia’s four premier red wines. By Ken Gargett About ten years ago, we participated in an exclusive tasting of Clonakilla Shiraz/Viognier, hosted to mark its 40th birthday (refer to WFW 39, pages.58–63). Presently, we are able… Read More »
Located in Eguisheim, Emile Beyer is an extraordinary winemaker. I had the pleasure of meeting with Christian and Valerie Beyer. Eguisheim is a historic wine village in Alsace with a history dating back to the second century AD. The village started as a Roman camp and has always had a strong historical presence. It is… Read More »
How a talented chef de cave made the most of a difficult year. By Anne Krebiehl MW It’s a tribute to Julie Cavil’s winemaking skill that Krug’s latest releases rise above a challenging, unheralded vintage, says Anne Krebiehl MW. As always, Krug’s chef de cave Julie Cavil is refreshingly honest. She means it when she… Read More »