2+ hour ago   (463+ words) The acquisition brings nearly 20 acres of Gevrey-Chambertin grands crus—including the largest private holding of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze—into the Roederer Group portfolio “The vineyards are a treasure on their own, not only the terroir, but also a fantastic sélection…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (192+ words) The 2023 and 2024 vintages deliver exceptional wines while offering a study in contrast Zinfandel fans may be feeling whiplash as California’s heritage grape has taken dramatic stylistic swings in recent vintages. Cool-climate 2023s and ripe, generous 2024s offer two distinct expressions of California…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (714+ words) Significant fees and red tape may close the door that the state’s new law on out-of-state wine sales was supposed to open Terri Bourne, eastern counsel of the Wine Institute, which tried to work with various parties on the bill,…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago   (191+ words) Despite the warmest vintage on record, the 2023 harvest delivered a generous crop of charming reds In one of Burgundy’s warmest growing seasons on record, the 2023 red wines combine freshness, concentration and impressive aging potential. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson reviews more…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (405+ words) After 15 years of building an impressive collection of vineyards, winemaker Mark O’Connell and partners are handing it off to a new generation The deal includes all the vineyards owned and leases controlled by SAS Domaine Clos de la Chapelle except…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (202+ words) Nik and Julia Krankl of Fingers Crossed in California’s Central Coast honor their roots but embrace fresh ideas to shape their unique journey in wine The next generation of Krankl: Nik and Julia Krankl of Fingers Crossed are honoring their…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (173+ words) After visiting numerous top producers across the region, I’ve found a fascinating, but mixed vintage that should prove rewarding in the glass, not as futures James Molesworth offers an early assessment of Bordeaux's 2025 vintage, highlighting a dry growing season, low…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (167+ words) André Lurton bought Château La Louvière in 1965; his son Jacques is now realizing their shared vision for the property My Bordeaux travels wound down with a visit to Pessac-Léognan. And what better way to explore the region than with one…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (384+ words) Born into a wine industry family, Peter Sichel became an American spy after escaping Nazi Germany; a new documentary shares his story Sichel passed away Feb. 24, but now movie fans can learn more about his epic life story in the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (624+ words) The latest vintage offers promising quality but tiny quantities; will wineries hold the pricing line? The challenge the wineries face is that en primeur doesn’t hold the same magic as it did in past years. That said, en primeur is…...