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Billy Norris, February 20, 2025
Making wine in the Finger Lakes is no walk in the park, and yet year after year, estates across the region turn out compelling Rieslings, Cabernet Francs, Chardonnays and a litany of other wines. But that’s not the full picture. The Finger Lakes has been the American wine scene’s underdog for decades. What will it take to break through?
Vinous Table
Maison François - London
Neal Martin, January 2025
Maison François comes highly recommended, especially for larger groups looking for a livelier lunch or dinner with quality French cooking accompanied by decent wines. It belongs to a cadre of London restaurants that treats wine lovers with respect.
Vinous Favorites
2023 Ladera de las Bragas Tempranillo, 92 points
Made without sulfites, the 2023 Tempranillo opens with an appealingly pure nose of fresh red fruit and a touch of strawberry jam. Clingy in texture and full of character, this is a flavorful, very well-made natural wine at the price of a conventional supermarket bottle. A delicious bargain. (JH)
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Breaking the Rules – La Chapelle Grange
Vinous, February 2025
Two icons of the old and new world come together in this inaugural blend, certain to spark discussion. While the two wines merge with surprising harmony, the true conversation starter isn’t their quality—it’s the bold and unconventional way they were crafted.
