A whole lotta colheita

Simon J Woolf
Feature Stories
3 min read
Something interesting happens when wine lovers or geeks get the chance to taste very old bottles – and by old I mean multiple decades. The aura of gravitas, excitement and privilege can be such that it's very hard to critically evaluate. Besides, how many of us have done comparative tastings

It’s Cool to Drink White in Winter

Wendy Crispell
Feature Stories
4 min read
Many wine drinkers switch up to a majority of red consumption in cooler months. Simmering winter pots of stewed or braised beef cry out for an enormous, swirling glass of red wine. Fireside sipping suggestions from many sources include big, bold California Cabernet Sauvignon, hearty Chianti’s and blends so rich

Piedmont Part I: Barolo

Christina Pickard
Features
5 min read
In this series, we take a look at three of the most fascinating and diverse wine districts within Italy’s Piedmont region. We’ll be exploring what this most historic and traditional of wine regions looks like today, and highlighting some of the off-the-beaten-track producers quietly shaping the region’s future. First up

Alberto Voerzio Barolo 2009 “La Serra”

Christina Pickard
Wine Reviews
1 min read
Those classic tar and rose notes come shining through on this mineral, savory and balsamic Barolo. A serious drop with powerful grainy tannins and searing acidity, exposing the paradoxical nature of nebbiolo through an equally delicate palate of violets, tar and drying red currants amidst all that muscle. One to