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Cellar Favorite: 1947 Petrus
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux
, Dec 2025
The 1947 Petrus is one of the most legendary Bordeaux wines of the twentieth century. It is endowed with unerring symmetry and, like the genuine legends of the twentieth century, seems undiminished by time.
Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio: Barolo Monprivato and Riserva Cà d’Morissio in Magnum
Piedmont, featured, Verticals & Retrospectives
, Dec 2025
Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio is one of Piedmont’s most historic estates. This rare vertical tasting of Mascarello’s iconic Barolo Monprivato and Barolo Riserva Cà d’Morissio, all from magnum, provided an extraordinary opportunity to trace the evolution of the wines across three decades that include many of the estate’s most legendary vintages.
The Year in Review: 2025
General Interest, featured
, Dec 2025
The end of the year is always a time of reflection. Two thousand twenty-five has been a truly spectacular year, both personally and professionally. I have been blessed to have so many unforgettable experiences. I traveled more and worked harder than any year I can remember. Nevertheless, the balance of the scale in 2025 very much tips towards the positive. When I stop to take it all in, I can only summarize 2025 with one word: Gratitude.
Let The Italian Sparkling Wine Flow
Italy, featured
, Dec 2025
Sparkling wine remains the undisputed champion of holiday gifting and celebration. In Italy, producers continue to deliver an extraordinary mix of quality, diversity and value in a category that continues to grow. There has never been a better moment to explore all Italy has to offer in the realm of sparkling wine.
2025: The Year in Review
General Interest, featured
, Dec 2025
Time to look back on another year that was crazily busy from the start. As usual, I round up the wines, restaurants and of course, the music that made my 2025 one to remember. And to think…it’s not even over yet!
Sekt: Effervescent Germany and Austria
Germany, Austria, featured
, Dec 2025
This report brings together the effervescent efforts of Austria and Germany across an impressively broad geographic span. From electric Rieslingsekts to meticulously crafted traditional styles, the top Sekts from these two countries confidently rival the world’s finest sparkling wines.
Cellar Favorite: 1970 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy
, Dec 2025
I have been fortunate to taste many vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s Montrachet Grand Cru over the years, but the 1970 was a vintage that had eluded me. This is a very special bottle, both for what is in the glass and for the rich history it unlocks.
Vinous Table: Gramercy Tavern, New York, USA
Vinous Table
, Dec 2025
More than 30 years after opening, Gramercy Tavern remains a benchmark for fine dining in New York City. That’s saying a lot in a town where restaurants come and go practically every day. I first dined at Gramercy Tavern in 2005, shortly after I moved to New York City. It quickly became a favorite. While most articles in our Vinous Table column are about a special meal, this article is a departure, mostly because I have been to Gramercy so many times over the years that I find it challenging to reduce my experiences to a meal or two.
Come Hell or High Water: Trentino-Alto Adige’s 2023 and 2024 Vintages
featured, Italy: North
, Dec 2025
Trentino-Alto Adige is in the midst of a modern renaissance. As dramatic climatic events reshape the landscape, the region’s winemakers are meeting the moment with resilience, delivering wines of striking quality, precision and poise.
Battle Royale! Bordeaux 1961, 1982, 1990 & 1995
France: Bordeaux, featured, Verticals & Retrospectives, France: Bordeaux featured Verticals and Retrospectives, France: Bordeaux Verticals and Retrospectives featured
, Dec 2025
In this Battle Royale, four renowned Bordeaux vintages enter the ring to see who comes out on top. Take a ringside seat for a wrestling tag match between 1961, 1982, 1990 and 1995. Let the “battle” commence!