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Campania’s Reawakening: Beyond the Shadow of Taurasi
featured, Italy: Center & South
, Aug 2026
From the ancient, high-elevation vines of Taurasi to the moonscape-like vineyards of Cilento and the volcanic slopes of Caserta, Campania is experiencing a region-wide evolution. A new wave of terroir-focused, quality-driven winemakers is bringing the distinctions among Campania’s varied landscapes into sharper focus.
Remembering Emidio Pepe
, Jul 2026
The wine world bids farewell to Emidio Pepe, the titan of Abruzzo who proved the world-class potential and longevity of Montepulciano through a lifetime of innovation and dedication.
In a State of Flux: Oregon Beyond the Willamette Valley
United States: Oregon, featured
, Jul 2026
Oregon has long been synonymous with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but that is only part of the story. Beyond the Willamette Valley, the state is also producing some of America’s most distinctive Rhône- and Bordeaux-variety wines. This article takes a deep dive into Oregon’s diverse terroirs and emerging frontiers.
Willamette Valley Returns to Classicism: The 2024 Vintage
United States: Oregon, featured
, Jul 2026
In a dramatic shift from the dark, ripe profiles of recent vintages, Willamette Valley’s 2024s mark a return to high-toned fruit, soaring aromatics, energy and structure. Spanning nearly 1,000 tasting notes, this comprehensive report uncovers the climate challenges behind this neoclassical vintage and checks in on the late-release 2023s.
Beyond Category: Twelve Vintages of Hors Catégorie
United States: Washington, featured, Verticals & Retrospectives
, Jun 2026
Christophe Baron has excelled with Rhône varieties in The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater for decades, leaning on this special site in the Blue Mountain foothills to craft something truly beyond category. This 12-vintage vertical of Hors Catégorie Syrah reflects the pedigree and staying power of a wine that bridges the Northern Rhône and the Walla Walla Valley.
Lazio: The Sleeping Giant of Central Italy
featured, Italy: Center & South
, 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.
Abruzzo’s Triumphant 2025 Vintage
featured, Italy: Center & South
, Jun 2026
After two years of incredibly difficult climate conditions that tested the spirits of Abruzzo's winemakers, the 2025 growing season was a hard-earned blessing from Mother Nature. The classic 2025 vintage marks more than just a return to consistency—it reaffirms Abruzzo's potential to deliver an unrivaled combination of quality, complexity and value.
2024 Vulture: Defying the Paradigm
featured, Italy: Center & South
, May 2026
Vulture is a unique pocket of Italian terroir, a place where ancient caves and century-old vines sit in the shadow of a looming volcano. Far from the hit-and-miss industrial reds of the past, this near-forgotten region is currently undergoing one of the most exciting quality shifts in southern Italy.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Credit Where Credit is Due
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, May 2026
Montepulciano is at a crossroads. The region has consistently raised the bar by improving standards, mapping its diverse terrain and distinguishing historical subzones. However, the vagaries of recent growing seasons have pushed winemakers, while a lingering identity crisis over naming conventions threatens to create uncertainties in the marketplace.
Tuscany’s Quintessential Underdogs
featured, Italy: Tuscany
, Apr 2026
Step outside Tuscany’s famous DOCGs, and you’ll find that much of the region’s potential lies in its lesser-known appellations. My latest tastings revealed a quality revolution among smaller producers who are crafting wines of grace, structural depth and aging potential that rival Tuscany’s elite.