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April 10, 2025 - Eric Guido

The Brutal Beauty of Sardinia: The 2022 and 2023 Vintages

Sardinia continues to thrive despite a climate that is searingly hot and incredibly dry. Navigating the region isn’t easy, as the island can seem like a continent due to its size, but the effort is certainly rewarding. Between its compelling native varieties, diverse terroir and high concentration of skilled winemakers, Sardinia is positioned for greatness.

April 8, 2025 - Antonio Galloni

2025 Champagne: New Releases

My annual March trip to Champagne is always one the highlights of the year. Many producers are preparing to launch their new releases. At the larger houses, this is the time when winemakers are finalizing their blends and deciding whether or not they are going to bottle their tête de cuvées. With spring around the corner, thoughts start to turn to the young vintage and what it might bring. This year, things were different. Deep concerns about the global economy cast a pall on every tasting. That’s a shame, because Champagne continues to be one of the most dynamic regions in the world.

April 9, 2025 - Nicolas Greinacher

Middle East Update: Lebanon and Syria

Complex histories, diverse terroirs and a mix of international and native varieties shape the distinctive wines of Lebanon and Syria. While Lebanon's winemaking industry is well-established, Syria’s remains far less developed. This report highlights and closely examines 12 recent releases from Château Musar, Château Marsyas, Château Kefraya and Domaine de Bargylus.

April 3, 2025 - Neal Martin

Balloons, Mermaids & Margaux: Château Giscours 1938-2023

Château Giscours is a storied Margaux estate that has, in some ways, been “rebuilt” over the last three decades under Estate Director Alexander van Beek. This article tells the tale and examines the terroir and techniques, signposted by a vertical tasting of the wines from the thirties to the present day.

April 1, 2025 - Anne Krebiehl, MW

Alsace 2023: Astonishing Whites and Splendid Reds from a Complex Year

Dry, dry, dry. This is how Alsace growers remember the 2023 vintage. Sandy, gravelly sites on the plain suffered and stony slopes struggled, but sites with more water-retentive soils fared much better. In 2023, the Rieslings have concentration, moderate alcohol, ripe acidity and great aging potential. The stylistic spectrum of Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer is as broad and diverse as ever, while Pinot Noir is getting finer and finer.

March 27, 2025 - Eric Guido

Southern Italy: Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria & Molise

The wines of southern Italy present many challenges for the discerning consumer. While the potential for excellence exists, winemakers often focus on making forward, easy-drinking wines. A number of cultural factors may contribute to this trend, including wineries prioritizing local sales and a general reluctance to embrace innovation. Nonetheless, many exceptional estates are widely deserving of considerable attention.

March 26, 2025 - Neal Martin

Strutting Peacocks: Raymond-Lafon 1979-2021

This vertical tasting focused on recent vintages, with several older bottles dating back to the 1979 vintage. Raymond-Lafon can produce exemplary Sauternes that equal the elite.

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April 11, 2025 - Antonio Galloni

Vinous Table: Le Petit Sommelier de Paris, Paris, France

Le Petit Sommelier de Paris specializes in French comfort food favorites. Proprietor Pierre Vila Palleja offers classic bistro fare along with one of the most interesting lists in Paris.

April 4, 2025 - Neal Martin

Vinous Table: Le B., New York, United States

Le B. is a Manhattan restaurant that is unashamedly inspired by the past, offering a stellar cast of classic French dishes in all their indulgent glory.

March 28, 2025 - Antonio Galloni

Vinous Table: Parcelles, Paris, France

Vinous readers spending time in Paris will want to book a table at Parcelles. This small bistro/wine bar offers refined cuisine and a superb list. On this cold yet sunny winter day, the cozy, retro dining room is drenched with light, creating a perfect Parisian atmosphere for a relaxed lunch.

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91 points ($12)

2022 Camillo Montori Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

The 2022 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo delivers unbelievable quality for the price. Black cherries, plums, sweet sage and balsamic spice resonate throughout. The 2022 is juicy and cool-toned yet silken and pliant. Crisp minerality seals the deal as the 2022 finishes with surprising length. (EG)

92 points ($25)

2024 Joyce Winery Albariño

The 2024 Albariño is zippy and zesty. Punchy, cheek-puckering acids join super-salty minerality and tropical key lime/guava inflections in this refreshing, vibrant, energetic white. You can really feel the California sunshine in the glass. (BN)

91 points ($25)

2024 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is far from the wham-bam mass-produced Marlborough style. Relatively restrained and textural, it reveals lemon, lime and tangy green nettle, exuding a sense of calm in the mouth, with an attractive grippy texture on the refreshing finish. Balanced and seamless. (RG)