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West of the West – Santa Cruz Mountains
Part 4 of an exploration of California’s westernmost vineyards. Above, the Split Rail vineyard in Corralitos (credit: John Benedetti) . See also California’s far-coast vineyards , the SLO Coast and...
Patrick Comiskey
• 3 min read
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Guide to our old-vines coverage
4 June 2026 In advance of the 2026 Old Vine Conference on 8 June, we’re republishing this overview of our old-vines coverage, newly updated. 28 June 2023 The Old Vine...
Julian Leidy
• 7 min read
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More evidence of the changing wine scene in the Golden State, largely from a section of this cemetery. From $29...
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No variety offers such a rich diversity of styles as Zinfandel. Sam offers some guidance to finding the styles that...
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Wines from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and the US in the spotlight. Pictured above is Jean Smit –...
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Plus, the ASI Best Sommelier for Europe, Africa and the Middle East competition results. Above, finalists Pascaline Lepeltier, Mikk Parre...
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Despite challenges, it’s a banner year for wine up and down the West Coast. Above, a harvest rainbow at WeatherEye...
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Is this hidden region the best location for Pinot Noir in California? Aerial photo of Anderson Valley vineyards by Fabian...
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Plus musings on Hong Kong’s liquor-duty slashing as incentive to revive its nightlife. Above, Bremer Family Winery, one of the...
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Plus an update on harvest in France and a reminder to invite some friends over to celebrate Come Over October...
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So why exactly are so many top French wine producers choosing to invest in American wineries? A much shorter version...
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Both AXA and the Cathiards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte showed off their Napa Valley wines recently – one with...
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Sonoma's Alexander Valley AVA is producing wines every bit as good as Napa's these days. Even in a theoretical future...
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Plus an update on Santorini's 2024 harvest; news at Australian Vintage and Naked Wines; and an exciting outcome for Swedish...
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A remarkable old-vine, fine wine that combines ageability, collectibility, availability and affordability – and continues to make California history.
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A brace of elegant but deep-flavoured dry whites from neither Sonoma nor Napa. Old vines, and California history as illustrated...
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Four bottles of a triumphantly delicious, flexible and environmentally conscientious rosé for the price of three in a conveniently compact...
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Plus a brazen wine fraud case, the bankruptcy of a major California company and potential sale of Gusbourne in England...
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