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Rebecca Gibb MW, February 24, 2026
New Zealand turned the volume knob to the right in 2025. Crops were large, tanks were filled up, and the season spoke loudly from the outset. Yet the cool opening notes of summer set a slower tempo, and not every vineyard kept pace as the year unfolded. As ever, it was those who adjusted the dial that got it right, managing yields and nutrition based on nature’s bounty.
The Fantastic Four: Alto Piemonte, Canavese, Valtellina & Valle d’Aosta
Antonio Galloni, February 2026
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Bern's Steakhouse, Tampa, Florida
Neal Martin, February 2026
For years, I had heard tales of Bern's Steakhouse, an undercover gem with a wine list that makes the Mariana Trench look shallow. Finally, on a visit to the Sunshine State, I had the opportunity to visit and see if Bern’s deserves its reputation.
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2024 Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented, 91 points
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented is richly textured. There are some woody notes from barrel fermentation, but it's all in keeping with the blackcurrant, nectarine and citrus fruit richness on the mid-palate. It’s nicely padded with a gourmand chew on the nutty, poised finish. (RG)
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Château Latour 2026 New Releases
Antonio Galloni, February 2026
There’s a lot to like in the 2026 releases from Château Latour. I tasted the wines with Estate Director Hélène Génin during a visit to the château in December 2025.
1970 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
2005 Le Dôme
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