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Some promising representatives of the next generation of California wine brands. Above, w inemaker Ryan Pass of Pass Wines (photo by Emma K Creative). There was a time, more than...
Alder Yarrow
Friday 23 January 2026
• 6 min read
Wines of the week
Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Blanc 2022 Central Coast
Richard Hemming MW
Friday 16 January 2026
• 1 min read
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Alder shares his favourites from a hugely improved category.
With global rosé sales on a steady rise ( to the...
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Sam Cole-Johnson and others celebrate an inspirational figure in organic, biodynamic and regenerative viticulture.
In 1976, Paul Dolan graduated from...
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One Napa Valley AVA is doing its best to stand out from the crowd. Pictured is the emblematic Robert Mondavi...
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Breeding champion racehorses, running a wine empire across eight countries, in charge of 50 wine brands, waking-up the wine industry...
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Big news in English wine.
For the first time, an international still-wine producer is making a major investment in English...
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A growing American force's international output assessed. Vines at Yangarra in McLaren Vale are pictured above.
The Jackson family, led...
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22 June 2023 Continuing today’s biodynamic theme, we’re republishing this illuminating history free in our Throwback Thursday series. Sam has...
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Current releases from this new AVA, explored in detail by Alder last week, tasted and reviewed. Above, winemaker Aaron Jackson...
Alder on America
This new AVA delivers on cool-climate wines – and excellent value for money. Above, the Derbyshire Vineyard, the Pacific Ocean...
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California's rich old-vine heritage continues to be under threat. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times...
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A day spent in Contra Costa County and Lodi was truly historic. Above, Darrell Corti (left) and Tegan Passalacqua enjoy...
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Sam clears her desk before taking a month off to attend to her MW exam – and finds plenty to...
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The most successful 2020 Napa Cabs in particular are worthy of attention. A slightly shorter version of this article is...
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10 May 2023 Now with tasting notes for Opus One and Vine Hill Ranch added.
26 April 2023 Far from...
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The lad who went from working in an Oddbins wine shop in Edinburgh to become one of northern California's most...
Nick on restaurants
Nick appreciates humble baked goods as much as haute cuisine with some extremely good wines.
There is obviously plenty to...
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