Vintages Guide February 1st: No/Low from Fad to Juggernaut, and Best (alcoholic) Wines from the February 1 Release By John Szabo MS, with notes from Sara d’Amato, and Michael Godel
Amidst the many challenges facing the wine industry — climate crisis, dropping consumption, competition from other recreational drugs and alcoholic drinks — one segment is booming: no- and low-alcohol wines, or simply ...more
If I Could Buy Only One – January 18th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the January 18th release, which one would it be and why?”
Alain Geoffroy Vau Ligneau Chablis 1er Cru 2022, Burgundy, France $40.15, EX-Cellars Wine Services Sara d’Amato – Here’s a thoughtfully crafted Premier Cru Chablis, rich in complexity and engaging – all at a great price, making it a must-try. A refined, subtly leesy style that ...more
Wine Gives us Reasons to Hope by David Lawrason, with notes from Michael Godel, Megha Jandhyala and Sara d’Amato
It is not just a little ironic that Vintages January 18 Catalogue features “sustainable winemaking” in California as Los Angeles burns, and the United States inaugurates a climate change agnostic as president.
But let’s be positive here folks. Environmental concerns are no less critical ...more