California wine region
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Napa Valley’s Ovid: Producer profile plus 10 wines to try
Perpetual innovation and experimentation in Napa...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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California harvest report 2024: A pleasant surprise
A look at the 2024 harvest in America's largest wine producing state...
By April Louis Published
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Busting myths around Californian Chardonnay
Looking at Californian Chardonnay in a new light...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Sonoma County’s best kept secret: Moon Mountain District
With wines from four sustainable producers...
By J'nai Gaither Last updated
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Realm Cellars and Napa Valley’s last fairytale founding
An in-depth look at the rise of Napa Valley's Realm Cellars...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Penfolds Collection 2024: Cabernet Sauvignon wines shine in new releases
The Australian winery's increasingly global array of releases...
By David Sly Last updated
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Napa’s 2024 harvest kicks off with bubbles
A look at the early sparkling harvest in Napa...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Willow Creek: Paso Robles’ coolest sub-region
An exploration of the cool, western Willow Creek District in Paso Robles...
By Brianne Cohen Last updated
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Luxury Sonoma Chardonnay property on sale at $15m
Listing shows estate with outdoor pool and vines...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Pangaea: Putting the world in a bottle
Is there a global terroir? Pangaea from Michel Rolland explores the concept...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Wine investment: Fierce bidding for rare vintages in Avery sale
Meanwhile, the market considers the impact of the 2023 en primeur campaign...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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The Chappellet family and the forging of Napa’s Cabernet identity
With 10 tasting notes from this renowned estate...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Napa Valley opens its doors to Ukrainian winemakers
A Ukrainian delegation of wine professionals visit Napa Valley...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Sonoma Coast: 2021 vintage report and 2022 preview
A deep dive in the western reaches of Sonoma for the 2021 vintage...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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American Syrah: 30 top buys
Shining a spotlight on the manifold expressions of American Syrah...
By Anna Lee Iijima Last updated
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US Merlot: Panel tasting results
Underestimate US Merlot at your peril...
By Ronan Sayburn MS Last updated
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Los Angeles wine bars: A Decanter guide
A guide to the best wine bars in LA's many neighbourhoods...
By Lauren Mowery Published
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A wine lover’s weekend spent ‘Sideways’ in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Pinot Noir region made famous in the film Sideways...
By Vanessa Vin Published
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Expert’s Choice: US Riesling
Celebrating the diversity of US Riesling...
By Maiah Johnson Dunn Published
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Sonoma Coast’s Flowers Winery: Producer profile and wines to try
An intense focus on the Sonoma Coast...
By J'nai Gaither Last updated
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The brighter side of US Chardonnay plus 10 brilliant wines
We look at the variety's many expressions across the United States...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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US West Coast: The new vanguard
Introducing four dynamic winemakers from the US west coast and their wines...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Paso Robles’ Saxum Vineyards: Producer profile and 10 wines to try
An in-depth look at one of California's top producers, Saxum Vineyards in Paso Robles...
By Brianne Cohen Last updated
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Napa Valley Cabernet 2022 vintage preview
Including 12 barrel samples from the 2022 vintage...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Sea Smoke producer profile: The quiet evolution of an emblematic American Pinot
Exploring the history and style of wines from this cult-estate...
By Anna Lee Iijima Last updated
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Pahlmeyer’s progress: From smuggled vines to Napa favourite
Winemaker Katie Vogt is leading the renowned Napa brand forward...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Producer profile: Hundred Acre plus 18 great wines to try
Jonathan Cristaldi meets publicity-shy founder Jayson Woodbridge...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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The rich history of California’s Louis M. Martini including a vertical tasting
Tasting wines dating back to the 1960s...
By Charles Curtis MW Last updated
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Sta Rita Hills: California’s ‘coolest’ wines plus the 10 to try
The Santa Rita Hills is producing some of California's most exciting wines...
By Jessica Dupuy Last updated
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Rainy weather makes for another wet California winter
California's wine country sees another welcome rainy winter...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Lawrence Wine Estates: A day with Carlton McCoy MS, plus 20 wines
The man who makes it happen at Lawrence Wine Estates...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Napa Valley’s Darioush: Producer profile plus 10 wines tasted
An unlikely tale on Napa's Silverado Trail...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated