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
Not All Great Super Tuscans Are Red—Get to Know the Region’s Outstanding White Wines
The lighter side of Super Tuscans.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
14/06/2024
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
How Winemakers Are Reducing Carbon Emissions While Improving Flavour
It’s the best of both worlds.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
07/04/2024
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