Ravenswood in Limbo
Founding winemaker Joel Peterson talks about the Zinfandel cult favorite's uncertain future
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Thomas Rivers Brown's Hot Hand
The superstar winemaker shows off 15 Napa Cabernets from his own Rivers-Marie label as well as Schrader, Gemstone, Outpost and more
Relic Runs the Gamut
As Relic nears its 20th anniversary, Schatzi Throckmorton and Mike Hirby are mastering a wide range of reds, from Cabernet and …
Mount Veeder Winery's High-Wire Act
At this pioneering Napa property, steep vineyards and mountain fruit set the agenda
A 2017 Napa Cabernet Showcase with Philippe Melka
Few winemaking consultants are as in-demand as Melka, California's most prolific Bordeaux import. A baker's dozen of his 2017 Napa …
Stewarding Sonoma's Historic Monte Rosso Vineyard
With some vines more than 100 years old, Brenae Royal tackles the complex task of caring for Monte Rosso, one vine at a time. Plus, …
Evolving Inglenook: Old Bones, New Caves and a Commitment to Cabernet
Change is always afoot at this historic Napa estate, and now it's underground as well. A tasting of recent Rubicon vintages …
An Ideal Vintage at Domaine Leflaive
A tasting of the 2018 Chardonnay lineup at Leflaive reveals potential classics from Puligny-Montrachet
La Matriarca de Rioja: María José López de Heredia
At R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia, history is alive in the cellar—and in its decades-old wines
Duhig's Strong Debut
Winemaker Harvest Duhig's new Napa Cabernets have nearly 20 years of experience at Caymus behind them
A Different Take on 2018 in Burgundy
Mounir Saouma of Lucien Le Moine often goes against the prevailing wisdom in Burgundy; a tasting of his 2018s reveals a bevy of …
The Gold Standard of Gevrey-Chambertin
Domaine Armand Rousseau’s 2018 Pinot Noirs are Burgundy benchmarks
Solving Spring Mountain
The historic Napa property's longtime vineyard manager has brought its vines—and wines—back into form, and the future is even …
Staying the Cabernet Course at Shafer Vineyards
Doug Shafer shares three vintages of Hillside Select Cabernet going back to 2001
Off Napa's Beaten Path at Detert Family Vineyard
A short detour in the heart of California Cabernet country reveals some exciting new wines