It is not often that the release of the most current vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco bring two groups of so relatively identical wines on the market. There are differences but in general, we are looking at a bunch of balanced, approachable wines in what could maybe be described as a new-classic style in the two famous appellations. 

When I got home from Oslo this year, my spouse asked me to describe how my trip was. I found it hard to describe, as I was still processing all that had happened in just a weekend. So, she asked me to pick one word, and I chose “amazing.” But that doesn’t really do it justice. Let’s backtrack a bit, and I’ll explain why!

A Battle of Palates, Precision, and Unmatched Wine Expertise.

An interview with Christoph Hoch about mousiness in wine

In Ribera del Duero new energy is afoot – one doesn’t have to take many sips of Dominio del Águila to realize that.

Exploring Slovenia’s Wine Renaissance: Tradition Meets Innovation on Steep Vineyards