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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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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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The jewel of Santa Barbara County, subject of Alder’s report yesterday, assessed.
If there is one part of Santa Barbara...
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California's most unusual, and most varied, wine region explained. The vines above are basking in Happy Canyon, the warmest subregion...
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In today's 2023 wine writing competition entry, wine enthusiast Claire Mumford writes about winemaker Justin Trabue. See our competition guide...
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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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