Articles
Neal Martin, September 2018
News that the family of Jean-François and Jean Moueix sold 20% of Petrus to Colombian-born billionaire Alejandro Santo Domingo sent shockwaves across the world. I know what Alejandro Santo Domingo is thinking. He is thinking: “I’ve splashed out millions on a minority share in Petrus. I wish an experienced wine critic would provide me with tasting notes of multiple back vintages.” Well, let me be of service.
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Vinous Table
Terrazza Vittoria, Sorrento, Italy
Ian D'Agata, September 2018
The Terrazza Vittoria in Sorrento is the beautiful terrace restaurant of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, which offers a simple but fine lunch menu of classics in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings.
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
