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Antonio Galloni, December 19, 2024
Napa Valley is very clearly at an inflection point of tremendous change on many levels. Shifting consumer preferences, vintages with markedly different and at times challenging conditions, and an evolving market are all topics that are front and center in any discussion of Napa Valley today. “May you live in interesting times,” the ancient proverb says. These are definitely interesting times. My annual report covers the bottled 2022 Cabernet Sauvignons and the nascent 2023s from barrel.
Vinous 2024 Wine of the Year: 2021 Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Antonio Galloni, November 2024
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The Polo Bar, New York, NY
Antonio Galloni, November 2024
The Polo Bar is one of my favorite spots in New York City. I realize that may sound somewhat pretentious, given that reservations are very hard to get.
Vinous Favorites
2022 Substance Red Blend Rb , 91 points
The 2022 Red Blend Rb is dark and brooding, wafting up with a blend of mentholated herbs, incense and citrus-laced blackberries. Soft and supple on the palate, with a zesty acidic core, it finishes with tremendous length and concentration. Beautifully done. (EG)
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1808 Braheem Kassab “SS” Sercial Madeira
Neal Martin, December 2024
Continuing last week’s article on Vintage Ports from Raby Castle, I now move my attention to two exceptional Madeira wines poured at the same lunch.
