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One of the strangely most predictable signs that I’m going to enjoy the wines at a winery I’ve just walked into for the first time is a solid lineup of “dead soldiers” – empty wine bottles side-by-side representing a wide variety of wines from all over the world. Most often these bottles show up above ground, but on rare occasions, …

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The wine world is full of organizations and associations, spanning a wide range of missions, purposes, and themes. Only a few, however, are focused on saving the planet. One of those, International Wineries for Climate Action, came to Napa earlier in the year to offer a tasting they billed as the largest tasting of low-emission wines ever held in Napa. …

Tasting Taittinger (credit drwinkler) Champagne is the ultimate festive drink whether it’s the Holidays or any other special occasion. We’ve recently had the opportunity to taste vintage Champagnes and our Associate Editor Joel Butler MW returned not long ago from a trip to Champagne.  We’ve pulled together our notes on some of the vintage Champagnes that we especially liked.  We’ve …

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A Great Story To Tell I’ve been in the wine business since early 1993, as a result I’ve seen many incarnations, including my own. All are fascinating stories to tell; in fact I’ve been sharing them on my blog since 2005. These stories have depth, due to their natural histories and the characters who have […] The post Napa Legend …

It is with greatest pleasure that I can report that my first piece for Tasting Panel magazine is now available in the May/June 2026 issue. The article highlights the recent work of Luigi Bosca, a South American producer whose forward thinking and keen business acumen has impressed me ever since I visited their operation in […] This article was originally …