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Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier 2024, America
A summer-ready, silky white wine that’s widely available from just $8.99, £20.90 . The sleeper hit of Napa winery Pine Ridge, first made by founder Gary Andrus 30 years ago...
Tara Q Thomas
• 1 min read
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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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Guest writer Adam McHugh contemplates the quiet pleasures of winter in the vineyard. Above, Vogelzang Vineyard in Happy Canyon in...
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The second-driest year on record leads to low yields but no shortage of quality.
On a recent trip to Sonoma...
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A new generation is taking Sonoma’s benchmark producers to new heights. Claire (far left) and Alan (far right), current co-presidents...
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A sparkling revolution charted, and the best wines reviewed.
California sparkling wine has long been dominated by a select few...
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California has had one of its longest, wettest and coolest growing seasons this century, with some regions still harvesting. Yet...
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A franc-ly delicious wine from winemaker Andrew Jones, shown above, in Paso Robles.
From $17.99, £28
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Parsing the differences within this California AVA. For an overview, see Paso Robles – the wines, part 1. Above, winemakers...
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Exploring one of California's most diverse AVAs. Gaps in the Santa Lucia Mountains separating the vineyards from the Pacific can...
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With a reputation for Rhône-style reds, Cabernet Sauvignons and long dry autumns, Paso Robles is an ideal place to enjoy...
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Six out of 65 wines marked good value here … especially the Foxglove range of Jim and Bob Varner of...
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From Arinto to Vermentino, with Carricante, Picpoul, Ribolla Gialla and many other varieties in between, the California white-wine scene has...
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A hard-nosed assessment of the Bordeaux trade's current attempt to widen its portfolio outside the Gironde. Above, Zuccardi's Finca Canal...
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Is this Napa's boldest or cheekiest enterprise? A version of this article is published by the Financial Times.
‘ The...
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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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Austrian Lenz Moser set out to prove a point. See also this detailed account of his taste-off. A version of...
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A timeless California classic made with future-focused farming. Above, Grgich's 34-acre (14-ha) vineyard in Calistoga.
From $26.95, CA$40, £45 (RRP...
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