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Cellar Favorite: 1945 Mouton Rothschild
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Bordeaux
, Aug 2026
The 1945 Mouton Rothschild is possibly the finest, most profound example that I have encountered of this monumental Pauillac.
Mvemve Raats MR de Compostella: 2014-2022
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, South Africa
, Aug 2026
Many years ago, the MR de Compostella from winemakers Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve lit the torch for my South African wine journey. It was thus an enormous pleasure to taste through the last decade of releases with Raats, solidifying the MR de Compostella as one of the Cape’s finest Bordeaux blends.
Inflections In Chardonnay: Chablis 2024 & 2025
featured, France: Burgundy
, Aug 2026
While Chablis is a constant source of quality in the Burgundy landscape, what is not constant is the weather. The 2024 and 2025 growing seasons posed very different challenges that stymied quality in some places but gave rise to marvellous wines in others.
Cellar Favorite: 1989 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy
, Aug 2026
There is something authentic and unadorned about a mature Premier Cru Chablis. The 1989 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is firing on all cylinders.
Cellar Favorite: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal
, Aug 2026
Surprisingly little has been written about Barca Velha compared to the world’s other iconic wines. Barca Velha is Portugal’s most vaunted non-fortified wine. Bottles are coveted. They fetch a pretty penny. The 1964 is a beautiful example of why,.
Cellar Favorite: 1986 Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Village
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, France: Burgundy
, Jul 2026
Many of Chablis’ wines are consumed before they reach their prime, but Chablis can age beautifully in bottle. Case in point: the 1986 Chablis Village from Domaine Roland Lavantureux.
Cellar Favorite: 1983 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Italy: Tuscany
, Jul 2026
The 1983 Tignanello, tasted from double magnum, is splendid and fully mature with a rustic charm.
Vinous Table: Trullo, London, UK
Vinous Table
, Jul 2026
Is Trullo London's best Italian restaurant? Many would argue there is no need for a question mark. It is an oasis of reasonably priced, high-quality fare that will not let you down, and a rotating seasonal menu that will tempt you back. Coupled with a wine list you can really dive into without breaking the bank, Trullo is a must-visit.
A Century of…Sixes: 1846-2016
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured
, Jul 2026
This year, I thought I would get “inventive” with my look at numerically-themed vintages that all end in six. Expect the usual eclectic array of bottles from yesteryear.
Steenwold Returns! South Africa’s 2016s
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, South Africa
, Jul 2026
The sophomore Ten-Years-On blind tasting of South African wines examined the supposedly weaker vintage of 2016. However, many wines surpassed expectations, especially those of one particular colour.