Articles
Neal Martin, December 11, 2018
“Port is for life, not just for Christmas.” True, though I am sure sales figures would confirm that more bottles of port, in all its multifarious forms - Vintage, Ruby, Tawny, Single Quinta, Colheita, White or Crusted - are ceremoniously passed to the left over the festive period than at any other time of the year. So it would be remiss of me not to offer Vinous readers an early Christmas present in the shape of a port-themed article.
Vinous Table
La Ciau del Tornavento, Treiso, Italy
Ian D'Agata, December 2018
One of Italy’s best and most beautiful restaurants, La Ciau del Tornavento offers memorable views of the vineyards and one of the country’s “top ten” wine cellars, making it a must-visit, especially in the off-season.
Vinous Favorites
2016 Bishop’s Peak Pinot Noir - San Luis Obispo County, 91 points
The 2016 Pinot Noir from Bishop’s Peak, Brian Talley’s entry-level range, delivers the goods for a great price. From a superb vintage, it’s balanced and energetic, deftly playing ripeness off of finesse and showing pure red fruit and floral character, seamless texture and spicy persistence. (JR)
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Cellar Favorites
1945, 1966 & 1982 Gruaud Larose
Neal Martin, December 2018
I recently participated in two tastings connected with one of the most famous dynasties in Bordeaux: the Cordier family. Amongst Cordier’s acquisitions is Gruaud Larose, which came into their hands in 1917 and 1935, since back then, the estate was divided.
1970 Château de Fieuzal Rouge
1990 Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi
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Vinous Events
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La Festa del Barolo 2019
January 31 - Feb 2, 2019
The Vinous 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
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