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A 21st-century A–Z of wine, part 2
From Japan to regenerative viticulture in the second of this three-part series. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. See also part 1, Azores to influencers...
Jancis Robinson
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Napa Merlot's identity crisis
Rumours of Merlot’s comeback have been greatly exaggerated – but there are certainly bottles worth seeking out. Above, Duckhorn’s famed Three Palms vineyard (photo by Wildly Simple Productions courtesy of...
Alder Yarrow
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Samantha Cole-Johnson charts the fascinating history of one of Napa Valley's distinguishing features.
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Some of the world's finest wines, from estates owned by François Pinault, reviewed – at last.
The world changed in...
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A past Auction Napa Valley is pictured above, by Alexander Rubin for Napa Valley Vintners, but changes are afoot. With...
Alder on America
Alder reports on a growing trend.
I’m a particularly bad (read: unobservant and unbelieving) Jew, but I’ve written my share...
Alder on America
California is ahead of most of the rest of the US in terms of vaccination, and wine country has led...
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In view of the topic of today's tasting article, we thought it would be fun for this week's Throwback Thursday...
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We see too few California wines in the UK but we review some of those that made it across the...
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The story behind the distinctive new regime at Stony Hill, Heitz and a host of other important properties. New Stony...
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Samantha files her last despatch while looking round for a new job. I can most thoroughly recommend her wine knowledge...
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In her penultimate despatch Samantha Cole-Johnson is considering her next move, and the impact of different barrels.
This vintage is...
Alder on America
How the American wine industry is gearing up for the US presidential election on 3 November. Image by Emma K...
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Samantha Cole-Johnson on how life goes on in the winery after the fires. See too this heartfelt video message from...
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From deep in the Napa Valley fire zone, Samantha Cole-Johnson manages to commune with her keyboard – and took this...
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Samantha Cole-Johnson reports from a harvest that continues, despite fire, smoke and ash.
This week harvest started. Oddly enough, I...
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Today’s (unedited) entry to our sustainability heroes writing competition is a collaboration between two MWs, Ashley Hausman and Martin Reyes...
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We left Samantha Cole-Johnson seriously worried about wildfires and smoke taint in part 1. Here she picks up the story...
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