Burgundy: The Côte d’Or’s 2023 and 2022 Vintages

If one characteristic defines the 2023 vintage in Burgundy, it’s abundance. For Pinot Noir, this was a year of abundant yields; for Chardonnay, 2023 is a year of abundant flesh...

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California, Sonoma County: New Wines for the New Year

Sonoma County producers continue rolling out wines from the 2022 vintage, and I continue to be impressed with the quality achieved....

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California, Sonoma Coast: Occidental’s First Retrospective

The just-released 2022s and library wines dating back to 2011 is the first time a comprehensive retrospective has been poured for a journalist....

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Oregon, Willamette Valley: The Eyrie Vineyards South Block Vertical 1981-2019

South Block, sourced from just 10 rows within the original vineyard, has been the pinnacle of Eyrie’s portfolio since its inception in 1975....

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Oregon, Willamette Valley: Arterberry Maresh – Maresh Vineyard Retrospective 2005-2022

Maresh vineyard was the fifth vineyard to be established in the state of Oregon, and it’s still the oldest vineyard on Worden Hill Road, now the home of some of...

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Oregon, Willamette Valley: Library Wines from Goodfellow Family Cellars

One of my favorite producers in the Willamette Valley, Goodfellow crafts elegantly styled, transparent Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs sourced from some of the region’s oldest vineyards....

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Germany: 1,061 Wines, Mainly from the 2022 and 2023 Vintages Along the Rhine, Main and Neckar Rivers

This extra-large report contains wines from several regions and includes new Pinot Noir and Riesling releases and the best sparkling wines in Germany....

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California: The 2022 Vintage at Rhys Vineyards

The 2022 vintage at Rhys Vineyards produced a vibrant and accessible lineup of wines that show transparent delineation between each vineyard site....

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Oregon, Willamette Valley: The 2021 Vintage at 00 Wines

As 00 Wines approaches its 10th harvest, proprietors Christopher and Kathryn Hermann discuss the evolution of their brand and their stellar 2021s....

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Oregon, Willamette Valley: Walter Scott’s 2022s

Walter Scott’s 2022s are supple, refreshing and easy to drink, offering the perfect stopgap while drinkers wait for the 2021s and 2019s to mature....

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