MIKE DESIMONE AND JEFF JENSSEN.

One of Italy’s Most Storied Wineries Has Brought Back Its Single-Vineyard Barolos

Fontanafredda’s 2019 wines are a beautiful study of terroir.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

06/03/2025

How to Bring the Right Wine to a Holiday Party

The only thing worse than showing up empty handed is arriving with plonk.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

17/12/2024

Can I Send This Wine Back? Yes, Here’s How

Sommeliers offer their advice around the etiquette of ordering a bottle.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

24/08/2024

Burgundy Faces Its Most Challenging Harvest in 50 Years

Winemakers give us an insider’s view on this year’s difficult vintage.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

01/10/2024

Minerality in Wine, Explained: How It Affects Taste, Aroma and Texture

And an exploration of the regions that produce great mineral-driven varietals.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

07/05/2024

Here’s What Goes Into Making Jay-Z’s $1,800 Champagne

We put Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage No. 4 under the microsope.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

23/04/2024

Multi-Vintage, Singular Vision 

One of France’s most acclaimed cellar masters is shaking up Champagne. Expect the unexpected. 

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

26/03/2024

Dom Pérignon’s Chef de Cave Takes Us Inside the Making of Its New Vintage Rosé

Vincent Chaperon on the versatility of this style of Champagne.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

14/03/2024

7 Outstanding Red Wines From Rioja To Buy Right Now

These will be your steak’s best friend.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

29/09/2023

Cabernet Franc Is Reclaiming Its Place In The Wine World

And we’ve curated four of the best to purchase, sample, cellar.

By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen

20/03/2023

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