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Yamhill-Carlton – Willamette's warm heart
Sometimes the human connections are just as important as the physical underpinnings of an AVA. Above, Penner-Ash vineyard, courtesy of the winery. So what does it mean to ‘taste’ an...
Alder Yarrow
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A legendary influence on Oregon Pinot Noir and sparkling wine, seen through wines spanning 25 years. Above, the estate bathed...
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While wine goes on deep discount at Naked Wines, the Netherlands jacks up taxes to discourage drinking and Thailand slashes...
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21 December 2023 To celebrate their award of a Gérard Basset Foundation grant earlier this month, we're republishing Sam's profile...
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Florencia Gomez, an Argentine-born, London-based oenologist turned MW candidate, lent us a hand this busy autumn season, joining Julia at...
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Your new go-to wine for any day and any occasion. Above, assistant winemaker Andi Zorzi tending sheep in Cristom's biodynamically...
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The Pacific Northwest and California seem to have swapped weather this year. Above, Mount Hood is visible through the vines...
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Wine auctions exclusive to members of the wine trade ('trade auctions'), common in the US, do more than move bottles...
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Some of Oregon’s finest here, as well as a tantalising vertical from a Bordeaux-owned Sonoma estate.
I tasted most of...
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In this, the final 2023 wine writing competition entry we will be publishing, Portland-based wine professional Ocean Yap Powell writes...
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Long-time contributor Sam Cole-Johnson joins our full-time staff.
We realise that ‘site improvement’ might raise an eyebrow or two for...
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Top bottles from Ribbon Ridge Winery, J Christopher, Trothe and more in this round-up of wines that have been waiting...
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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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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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Sam clears her desk before taking a month off to attend to her MW exam – and finds plenty to...
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' Oregon's 2021 vintage is one of the best that I've had the privilege of tasting', says Sam. Here's why...
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The Pacific Northwest's alternative to both Burgundy and California is gaining increasing attention, although the bar in the wine town...
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