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
2016 Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon Margarita Vineyard, 90 points
Striking a suave balance of power and finesse, this Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon evokes ripe dark fruits, with a woodsmoke nuance in the background. There’s impressive depth of flavor here and smooth, even tannins that frame a long, focused finish. Drink now or cellar it with confidence. (JR)
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Cellar Favorites
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1955 Domaine Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins
Neal Martin, September 2018
Amongst the constellation of rare bottles that I have tasted over the years, few approach the 1955 Réserve des Célestins from the late Henri Bonneau in terms of an unrepeatable experience at the hands of fermented grape juice.
1991 Domaine Pierre Morey Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru
1971 Cantina Mascarello Barolo
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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
