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Salon Cuvée S 1996-2013 at Vinous Icons
featured, France: Champagne, Verticals & Retrospectives
, 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.
Cellar Favorite: 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, sonoma, United States: California
, Jun 2026
The 1976 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir is incredibly deep and youthful for a wine of its age.
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.
Cellar Favorite: 1949 Figeac
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux
, Jun 2026
The 1949 Figeac is one of those wines I wish all Vinous readers had a chance to taste at least once in their lives.
Cellar Favorite: 2016 VHR, Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, United States: California
, May 2026
Now approaching its tenth birthday, the 2016 is every bit as stunning as it always has been.
Vinous Table: L'Ecailler du Bistrot, Paris, France
Vinous Table
, May 2026
Located in the 11th Arrondissement, L'Ecailler du Bistrot is well worth a visit. As its name implies, L'Ecailler du Bistrot specializes in oysters, along with mostly fish and seafood. A selection of older wines is a nice surprise.
Cellar Favorite: 1955 Mascarello Natale fu Maurizio Barolo
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Italy: Piedmont
, May 2026
The 1955 Barolo from Mascarello Natale fu Maurizio is a very rare wine and a real treat to taste.
Sassicaia from Magnum at Vinous Icons: Italy
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, May 2026
I have tasted Sassicaia from magnum a few times over the years. But never ten vintages at once. This vertical tasting of Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia, held at the inaugural edition of Vinous Icons: Italy, provided an incredible opportunity to do just that. The selection of vintages spanned many of the classics, with some lesser-known vintages sprinkled into the mix. And of course, in Vinous style, we finished with the 1985, the wine that put Sassicaia and Bolgheri on the map.
Cellar Favorite: 2016 & 2008 de Millery
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux
, May 2026
The 2016 de Millery is every bit as impressive as it was the first time I tasted it nearly ten years ago, and the 2008 de Millery is a wine I had not tasted before.
Champagne: The 2026 Spring Preview
featured, France: Champagne
, May 2026
Champagne is one of the brighter spots in a world fraught with uncertainty. I continue to be impressed with the dynamism and overall energy that is palpable here, even in the current environment. Young, quality-minded growers keep popping up at a pace that is hard to keep up with. Not to be outdone, the larger players continue to invest and innovate.