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Santa Cruz Mountains 2023 and 2024: A Rising Tide
featured, United States: California
, Jun 2026
Something exciting is happening in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Long defined by a handful of benchmark estates and the sheer difficulty of farming its rugged terrain, the region is entering a new chapter. Ambition, collaboration and a wave of compelling small producers are bringing fresh energy to one of California’s most distinctive winegrowing landscapes.
Rosé, Reframed
featured
, Jun 2026
In a global wine market plagued by macroeconomic uncertainty, declining sales, tariffs, reports of less alcohol consumption among younger drinkers and a general sense of unease, the once white-hot Rosé category has been in limbo since its 2019 peak. But the numbers tell a more nuanced story than simple decline. Rosé is showing surprising resilience.
Cellar Favorite: 2006 Cayuse Vineyards Bionic Frog
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, United States: Washington
, Jun 2026
Now at age 20, the 2006 Bionic Frog is a wild, feral, mind-bendingly complex wine that has aged with supreme grace.
Salon Cuvée S 1996-2013 at Vinous Icons
France: Champagne, Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jun 2026
Champagne and a private lunch on a Friday afternoon at Le Bernardin. What could be better? Not much in my book. I am not alone, as the Friday Champagne lunch has quickly become one of the most popular events at Vinous Icons: New York. A vertical of Salon’s Cuvée S back to 1996 kicked off the second edition of Icons. The wines were brilliant, as was Eric Ripert’s menu, but in the end, what I will remember most is the extraordinary passion our guests brought to this lunch through their questions and deep interest in Salon.
Made of Titanium: 2022 Burgfest Whites
France: Burgundy, burgfest, featured
, Jun 2026
The 2022 white Burgundies were impressive from barrel. This year’s multi-day blind tasting of more than 250 bottled 2022s was quite possibly the finest Burgfest ever.
Cellar Favorite: 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir
sonoma, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, United States: California
, Jun 2026
The 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir is incredibly deep and youthful for a wine of its age.
Lazio: The Sleeping Giant of Central Italy
Italy: Center & South, featured
, Jun 2026
If Lazio isn’t on your radar, you’re missing out on one of the most compelling regions in all of Italy. Thanks to the Cesanese d’Affile clone and the revitalized Bellone variety, Lazio is moving from isolated success stories to a terroir-focused collective identity.
Madeira, Port & Spirits Round Up
Spirits, Fortified Wines and Spirits, featured
, Jun 2026
Few things can put the perfect touch on a meal like a great glass of Madeira, Port or Spirits. In this report I look at some of the most captivating bottles that have come across my desk in recent months.
The Path to Purity: New White Releases from Argentina
Argentina, featured
, Jun 2026
Argentina’s white wines have grown remarkably sophisticated in recent years. Chardonnays with ripe aromas and vibrant palates, oak-aged Sémillons and a host of other offerings have expanded the varietal portfolio of a country traditionally associated with red wine. The 300 wines I tasted for this report paint a convincing picture of a category on the rise.
Cellar Favorite: 2011 Fritz Haag Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10
germany: Mosel, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Jun 2026
The 2011 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10 is a brilliant translation of Riesling in all its unfettered glory.