Articles
Antonio Galloni, September 2018
I first visited Santa Barbara over a decade ago. Immediately I was struck by the finesse of wines born from microclimates that are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean. Subsequent visits have only reinforced my long-held view that Santa Barbara is one of the world’s elite grape growing and wine producing regions. This report focuses mostly on the 2016s, which are just being released onto the market. In 2016 Mother Nature gifted producers with the conditions to make striking wines of grace and nuance.
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Vinous Table
Lyle’s, London, UK
Neal Martin, September 2018
Lyle’s might be one of the coolest restaurants you will visit this year, but fortunately with the talent in the kitchen, it delivers on the plate. Yeah, Lyle’s is cool.
Vinous Favorites
2017 Gard Vintners Freyja White Blend, 90 points
With its aromas and flavors of lime ice, grapefruit pith, white peach, anise and minerals, this vibrant, penetrating blend of Roussanne and Viognier may be Washington’s best white wine bargain. And its tactile texture and brisk acidity make it supremely accommodating at the dinner table. (ST)
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Cellar Favorites
1991 Domaine Pierre Morey Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru
Neal Martin, September 2018
Without a shadow of doubt, the 1991 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru will be one of the white wines of the year, epitomising everything wondrous about mature white Burgundy.
1971 Cantina Mascarello Barolo
1985 Domaine Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes
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Vinous Events
Piedmont Classics Dinner at Legacy Records
October 24, 2018
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La Festa del Barolo 2019
January 31 - Feb 2, 2019
Young Wine Writer Fellowship
