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Sadie's succession
Leading new-wave South African wine producer is looking to the future. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. See also this vertical of Palladius, his outstanding...
Jancis Robinson
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Moon Mountain – Sonoma's volcanic organic stronghold
The combination of historic vineyards, high elevation, volcanic soils and organic viticulture make this little-known AVA stand out. Above, Lasseter Winery’s Trinity Ridge vineyard in the Moon Mountain District (credit...
Alder Yarrow
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When Napa met Bordeaux
The first transatlantic joint venture Opus One involved icons of 20th century wine. A version of this article is published in the Financial Times. See also Opus One 1979–2000 and...
Jancis Robinson
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A vertical tasting takes Jancis back to the groundbreaking beginning of this emblematic California red. Left to right in a...
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Forest terroir is as real, and as consequential, as vineyard terroir. Above, Tony Bish in the Tronçais forest in central...
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Rich takes on this popular white-wine variety. Above, Rudd’s Mt Veeder Estate (© Rudd). For the last three years I...
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Some of California’s most exciting wines are coming from a vineyard far from any other. Above, Alder Springs vineyard (credit...
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A banner vintage. Above, Dalla Valle Vineyards in Oakville produced two of Sam’s highlights of this vintage (image courtesy of...
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A summer-ready, silky white wine that’s widely available from just $8.99, £20.90. The sleeper hit of Napa winery Pine Ridge...
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Part 4 of an exploration of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the Split Rail vineyard in Corralitos (credit: John Benedetti). See...
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4 June 2026 In advance of the 2026 Old Vine Conference on 8 June, we’re republishing this overview of our...
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Including a preview of California’s soon-to-be newest AVA, Carmel Coast. Part three of a six-part tour of California’s westernmost vineyards...
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Part 2 of a road trip along California’s western vineyards. See also part 1 of this six-part series: California’s far-coast...
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A tour of just a few of the many volcanic hot spots that line the west coast of the Americas...
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There are Pinot Noirs and Pinot Noirs. There’s nothing whatsoever wrong with examples that perfectly express their local region but...
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A mix of liquid treasures in London, Dublin and Oxford. Above ths year’s Easter egg hunt. This month, and so...
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New, elegant expressions are finally bringing this variety into the spotlight. Above, Angela Osborne holds a cluster of Grenache. When...
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A road trip up the Pacific Coast to visit some of the state’s most extreme vineyards. Part 1 – Santa...
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Featuring Ceritas, DuMOL, HdV (Hyde de Villaine), Chateau Montelena and Turley. Above, Bo Barrett opening a bottle of the famous...
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