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Stop, Sip, and Listen

STOP, SIP, AND LISTEN


Be it through a new composition, or a curated playlist, music can elevate a wine experience

The Slow Road

THE SLOW ROAD


There’s no better way to enjoy the Beaujolais’ wines and gastronomy than on a leisurely two-wheel tour of the region’s hilltop vineyards and historic villages, writes Christian Robertson

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FAMILY FIRST


Husband-and-wife Master Sommeliers Chris Gaither and Rebecca Fineman strike the perfect work/life/wine balance at their welcoming neighborhood bar, Ungrafted in San Francisco, as Nargess Banks discovers

Art on a Plate

ART ON A PLATE


Crisp tablecloths are replacing traditional white gallery walls, writes Gabriela Garcia, as chefs bring storytelling to life through carefully considered, beautifully presented dishes.

MARIE-LOUISE SCIÒ'S SECRET ITALY

MARIE-LOUISE SCIÒ'S SECRET ITALY


The creative director of Pellicano Hotels and founder of Issimo is on a journey to spread her personal brand of Italianness, with a high sprinkling of sprezzatura. Here, she opens her little black book and shares with us some of her favorite spots around the country

WINE TRAILS: TRIESTE & FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA

WINE TRAILS: TRIESTE & FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA


A melting pot at the heart of one of Europe’s most innovative wine region, Trieste has all the ingredients for a great city break – including the freshest coffee in Italy

TREASURE ISLAND

TREASURE ISLAND


Set on a tiny speck of land off Cape Cod, Topper’s at The Wauwinet puts Nantucket on the map with precious bottles, bountiful seafood and gleaming sunsets, writes Lawrence Ulrich

NEW DREAMS: JERMANN'S RAMÂT PINOT GRIGIO

NEW DREAMS: JERMANN'S RAMÂT PINOT GRIGIO


Nargess Banks catches up with Felix Jermann to see how the new Ramât wine links to the Friuli estate’s past, present and future

A CASE FOR TEXTURED WHITE WINES

A CASE FOR TEXTURED WHITE WINES


John Irwin puts forward a compelling case for rethinking “textured whites,” singing the praises of these once snubbed wines – including the much-maligned Gewürtztraminer

WINE TRAILS OF ITALY TO SICILY AND MOUNT ETNA

WINE TRAILS OF ITALY TO SICILY AND MOUNT ETNA


Continuing our Italian road trip in Val d’Orcia and Montalcino, where we visit wineries, cuisines, and stay in places that express this unique part of Tuscany

WINE TRAILS OF THE VAL D’ORCIA AND MONTALCINO

WINE TRAILS OF THE VAL D’ORCIA AND MONTALCINO


Continuing our Italian road trip in Val d’Orcia and Montalcino, where we visit wineries, cuisines, and stay in places that express this unique part of Tuscany

LIQUID ASSETS


Chosen with care like art, fine wine can be a great investment. But what are the best ways to get started? Suzanne Denevan-Brown kick-starts our new series

Under the tuscan sun

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN


Swiss transplant Barbara Widmer has put down strong roots at Brancaia in the Chianti hills, where she aims to create wines that are an original expression of the local terroir. Nargess Banks visits the estate

FRENCH CONNECTION


At Le Gavroche, Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux is exploring the potential of tasting fine French dining with a sip of sake. Nargess Banks heads to Mayfair to see how the two pair up

EAST MEETS WEST

EAST MEETS WEST


The versatility, acidity and delicacy of Old World wines can help bring out the best of traditional Japanese ingredients. Virginia Miller speaks to a panel of Michelin-starred chefs

PLANTING SEEDS


Almudena Romero questions production and consumption with her ephemeral organic photography. Nargess Banks sits down with the Spanish artist

SOUTHERN CHARM

SOUTHERN CHARM


Atlanta’s gastronomy is an expression of its past and present identities. Eric Crane asks two local chefs and a sommelier to share their personal stories and shine a light on this unique food destination

DOORS OF PERCEPTION


John Irwin delves into the art of wine talk and explores how our individual cultural backgrounds influence how we see the world – and taste it.

Skinny Pablo

FIELD NOTES


MJ Towler meets underground music producer and Riesling aficionado Skinny Pablo to see how his debut vinyl album Paris Mosel brings wine and terroir into play

THE CELEBRATORY STORY OF CHAMPAGNE

THE CELEBRATORY STORY OF CHAMPAGNE


Nothing quite sparks up the party spirit like Champagne. The fizz, the pop, the sheer weight of the dark, heavy bottle: it all signifies celebration

A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE’S SECOND CITIES

A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE’S SECOND CITIES


European capitals can sometimes steal away from the second cities’ limelight, yet it’s often in these urban settings where the most inventive food and wine culture flourishes, reports William Hersey

UNSUNG HERO


Randall Grahm, one of California’s more innovative vintners, shares his thoughts on the much underrated Rossese/Tibouren variety, and his pioneering outlook for The Language of Yes and Popelouchum

Sipping in the Sunshine

SIPPING IN THE SUNSHINE


When in California, it’s best to go nowhere fast, suggests Jillian Anthony. Take a leisurely road trip from LA to Santa Cruz, then stop off at Napa for a heavy pour of wine country

WINE TRAILS: CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST

WINE TRAILS: CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST


Hit the road through the center of the Golden State to taste the many fruits of California’s famous wine country

RAISING THE BAROLO


We quiz Pietro Ratti on his new 2019 Barolo vintage, produced with Nebbiolo grapes grown on the most elevated plot of his renowned Piedmontese vineyard

GROUND CONTROL


Soil mapping is transforming winemakers’ knowledge of their land. Jordan Mackay digs into the process with the help of expert Pedro Parra, whose work with Argiano has led to the highly praised 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna del Suolo

IN CONVERSATION WITH MARILISA ALLEGRINI


Following the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival’s record breaking auction, raising $26 million to support children in need, we meet with one of the event’s main supporters and a pioneering woman in wine, the co-director and CEO of Allegrini Group

A QUESTION OF TASTE


How does the mystery of taste apply to wine? Stephen Bayley, an outspoken commentator on modern culture, art and design who has made it his life’s mission to unravel the riddle of taste, heads to 67 Pall Mall London to ask the queen critic of wine, Jancis Robinson

LAZY BEAR: ON A MISSION


At Lazy Bear in San Francisco beverage director Jacob Brown finds inspiration in the endless wealth of California produce

Tornatore

PHILADELPHIA STORY


Set in a former butcher shop in the melting pot that is South Philly, Fiorella is a temple to pasta and wine that celebrates both simplicity and authenticity

Chotto Matte

A PERFECT BLEND


Chotto Matte specializes in Nikkei cuisine, a Peruvian and Japanese invention shaped by movement and migration. But how to pair with wine? We sit down with the founder, Kurt Zdesar, to explore

 CHASING MAVERICKS

CHASING MAVERICKS


Trusting his instincts and with an inventive, rebel spirit, Silvio Jermann has been creating unique and cultish wines at his Friuli winery, as he tells Nargess Banks

NEW CLASSICS: PIEROPAN


In a charming fortress town east of Verona, a select group of winemakers are showcasing the true potential of their terroir with some exquisite Soaves

 MAKING WAVES

MAKING WAVES


Through her wine program at Cooper’s Hawk, and as chair of the board of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, Emily Wines is making it her mission to bring diversity, inclusivity and excitement to the world of wine

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR


From the northern slopes of Mount Etna, on the foothills of Castiglione di Sicilia, Tornatore creates wines using native varieties for a clear expression of terroir. Nargess Banks visits the Sicilian winery

BRIGHT WINES, BIG CITY


Jordan Mackay meets Jay McInerney for dinner to retrace his journey from literary sensation to leading wine columnist, sampling some fine bottles along the way

The Language Of Yes

NEW RADICAL: INTERVIEW WITH RANDALL GRAHM


The pioneering vintner’s passionate belief in vin de terroir has guided his journey to craft wines of distinction and a clear expression of California’s Central Coast through The Language of Yes

HOW ARTISTS CAN HELP US SEE THE WORLD IN NEW WAYS


Can photography and image making alter the way we see the world and open our eyes to new possibilities? Tom Seymour visits two shows to see how artists are using their lens for positive change

The Linguist

THE LINGUIST


Alice Achayo is on a quest to diversify the language of wine through food – specifically world cuisine. We met the Boston-based wine consultant and founder of The Wine Linguist

BARBARA WIDMER, CEO AND WINEMAKER BRANCAIA

IN CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA WIDMER


Committed in her convictions about quality wine from healthy vineyards, Barbara Widmer, the owner and winemaker of the Tuscan winery Brancaia, tackles big environmental challenges one technique and one vine at a time.

The Language Of Yes

WINES TO TRY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS


From lighter to weightier, John Irwin’s guide to the wines to experience from the Maze Row portfolio that will ignite a new love affair with wine

AN AMERICAN IN PIEDMONT

AN AMERICAN IN PIEDMONT


Chris Bangle, the American designer famed for his work at Fiat and BMW, reveals his favorite places to eat, sleep, drink and visit in and around Turin and Piedmont

 GOING GREEN

GOING GREEN


As wine consumers seek greener products, we take a look at eco-certified wines and what makes them unique

 MUSICIAN AND SOMMELIER, KRISTEN LEE SERGEANT, EXPLORES WINE THROUGH JAZZ

MUSICIAN AND SOMMELIER, KRISTEN LEE SERGEANT, EXPLORES WINE THROUGH JAZZ


A jazz musician, sommelier, and crafting a wine label with Grammy-winning saxophonist Ted Nash, Kyla Marshell meets the artist in Manhattan for a musically enhanced wine experience

 NEW RADICAL: INTERVIEW WITH RANDALL GRAHM The pioneering vintner’s passionate belief in vin de terroir has guided his journey to craft wines of distinction and a clear expression of California’s Central Coast through The Language of Yes.  IN CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA WIDMER Committed in her convictions about quality wine from healthy vineyards, Barbara Widmer, the owner and winemaker of the Tuscan winery Brancaia, tackles big environmental challenges one technique and one vine at a time.  WINES TO TRY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS From lighter to weightier, John Irwin’s guide to the wines to experience from the Maze Row portfolio that will ignite a new love affair with wine  AN AMERICAN IN PIEDMONT Chris Bangle, the American designer famed for his work at Fiat and BMW, reveals his favorite places to eat, sleep, drink and visit in and around Turin and Piedmont  GOING GREEN As wine consumers seek greener products, we take a look at eco-certified wines and what makes them unique  MUSICIAN AND SOMMELIER, KRISTEN LEE SERGEANT, EXPLORES WINE THROUGH JAZZ A jazz musician, sommelier, and crafting a wine label with Grammy-winning saxophonist Ted Nash, Kyla Marshell meets the artist in Manhattan for a musically enhanced wine experience  LITTLE EUROPE: SEE THE EGALITARIAN WINE LIST AT BROOKLYN BRASSERIE, FRANCIE

LITTLE EUROPE: SEE THE EGALITARIAN WINE LIST AT BROOKLYN BRASSERIE, FRANCIE


With its European flavors and brasserie sensibility, Francie’s curated menu includes uncommon wines from European importers, as service director, Paris Pryor, explains the egalitarian and fun program

BORDEAUX’S ECOLOGICAL PUSH

BORDEAUX’S ECOLOGICAL PUSH


We visit one of France’s oldest wine regions to understand its latest efforts to satisfy consumers’ thirst for organically grown wines

 THE WHIMSICAL AND COLLECTABLES: DISCOVER THE LATEST IN GLASSWARE DESIGN

THE WHIMSICAL AND COLLECTABLES: DISCOVER THE LATEST IN GLASSWARE DESIGN


New generations are challenging traditional drinking etiquettes, as Debika Ray investigates the modern world of glassware

 ARGIANO’S POSITIVE TWIST: THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE AWARD-WINNING MONTALCINO WINERY

ARGIANO’S POSITIVE TWIST: THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE AWARD-WINNING MONTALCINO WINERY


Listening intently to the land, fastidious soil mapping and a scholarly approach to viticulture, has earned the oldest Montalcino winery’s Brunello, red wine of the year. Nargess Banks visits the Tuscan estate to learn more

 NEW RADICAL: INTERVIEW WITH RANDALL GRAHM The pioneering vintner’s passionate belief in vin de terroir has guided his journey to craft wines of distinction and a clear expression of California’s Central Coast through The Language of Yes.  IN CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA WIDMER Committed in her convictions about quality wine from healthy vineyards, Barbara Widmer, the owner and winemaker of the Tuscan winery Brancaia, tackles big environmental challenges one technique and one vine at a time.  WINES TO TRY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS From lighter to weightier, John Irwin’s guide to the wines to experience from the Maze Row portfolio that will ignite a new love affair with wine  AN AMERICAN IN PIEDMONT Chris Bangle, the American designer famed for his work at Fiat and BMW, reveals his favorite places to eat, sleep, drink and visit in and around Turin and Piedmont  GOING GREEN As wine consumers seek greener products, we take a look at eco-certified wines and what makes them unique  MUSICIAN AND SOMMELIER, KRISTEN LEE SERGEANT, EXPLORES WINE THROUGH JAZZ A jazz musician, sommelier, and crafting a wine label with Grammy-winning saxophonist Ted Nash, Kyla Marshell meets the artist in Manhattan for a musically enhanced wine experience  LITTLE EUROPE: SEE THE EGALITARIAN WINE LIST AT BROOKLYN BRASSERIE, FRANCIE With its European flavors and brasserie sensibility, Francie’s curated menu includes uncommon wines from European importers, as service director, Paris Pryor, explains the egalitarian and fun program  BORDEAUX’S ECOLOGICAL PUSH We visit one of France’s oldest wine regions to understand its latest efforts to satisfy consumers’ thirst for organically grown wines  THE WHIMSICAL AND COLLECTABLES: DISCOVER THE LATEST IN GLASSWARE DESIGN New generations are challenging traditional drinking etiquettes, as Debika Ray investigates the modern world of glassware  ARGIANO’S POSITIVE TWIST: THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE AWARD-WINNING MONTALCINO WINERY Listening intently to the land, fastidious soil mapping and a scholarly approach to viticulture, has earned the oldest Montalcino winery’s Brunello, red wine of the year. Nargess Banks visits the Tuscan estate to learn more  DISCOVER THE INVENTIVE FOOD AND WINE SCENES IN EUROPE’S SECOND CITIES

SECOND BEST


European capitals can sometimes steal away from the second cities’ limelight, yet it’s often in these urban settings where the most inventive food and wine culture flourishes, reports William Hersey

FOOD TRUCKS AND WORLD CUISINE CAN LEAD TO DIVERSE WINE PAIRINGS

FOOD TRUCKS AND WORLD CUISINE CAN LEAD TO DIVERSE WINE PAIRINGS


From London to Lisbon, New York to LA, food trucks have altered the culinary landscape. Katie Kelly Bell asks sommeliers how best to pair world street food with wine

The Language Of Yes

WINE TRAILS OF THE VAL D’ORCIA AND MONTALCINO


Continuing our Italian road trip in Val d’Orcia and Montalcino, where we visit wineries, cuisines, and stay in places that express this unique part of Tuscany

BARBARA WIDMER, CEO AND WINEMAKER BRANCAIA

WINE TRAILS OF THE LANGHE AND ROERO


Commencing our Italian road trip in the Langhe and Roero in Piedmont, where we visit the wineries and sample the cuisines that express this unique place.

 OUR GUIDE TO VISITING THE RATTI WINERY IN PIEDMONT

OUR GUIDE TO VISITING THE RATTI WINERY IN PIEDMONT


Winemaker Pietro Ratti makes elegant wines from high-elevation vineyards in La Morra in the Barolo appellation, combining depth with distinct elegance. Complete your visit with a stay at the winery and a tasting with the team

TOP TEN VINEYARDS WITH INSPIRED ART COLLECTIONS

TOP TEN VINEYARDS WITH INSPIRED ART COLLECTIONS


From Château La Coste in Aix-en-Provence to the Donum Estate in Sonoma, Theodora Thomas selects the top ten vineyards with inspired art collections

 FROM HIGH ARCHITECTURE TO COLLECTIVES, HOW BUILDING DESIGN CAN ALTER OUR WINE EXPERIENCE

FROM HIGH ARCHITECTURE TO COLLECTIVES, HOW BUILDING DESIGN CAN ALTER OUR WINE EXPERIENCE


Can architecture fundamentally alter our wine experience? Some of the world’s finest wineries believe that building design can, as Jonathan Bell takes a tour

TAKING THE NATURAL COURSE: HOW TO EXPERIENCE LOW INTERVENTION WINES

TAKING THE NATURAL COURSE: HOW TO EXPERIENCE LOW INTERVENTION WINES


A former fashion executive, Whitney Pope is now Washington DC-based sommelier and founder of Whit + Wine. Here, she discusses her journey from fashion to fermenting , and why there is a natural space for natural wine

 NEW RADICAL: INTERVIEW WITH RANDALL GRAHM The pioneering vintner’s passionate belief in vin de terroir has guided his journey to craft wines of distinction and a clear expression of California’s Central Coast through The Language of Yes.  IN CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA WIDMER Committed in her convictions about quality wine from healthy vineyards, Barbara Widmer, the owner and winemaker of the Tuscan winery Brancaia, tackles big environmental challenges one technique and one vine at a time.  WINES TO TRY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS From lighter to weightier, John Irwin’s guide to the wines to experience from the Maze Row portfolio that will ignite a new love affair with wine  AN AMERICAN IN PIEDMONT Chris Bangle, the American designer famed for his work at Fiat and BMW, reveals his favorite places to eat, sleep, drink and visit in and around Turin and Piedmont  GOING GREEN As wine consumers seek greener products, we take a look at eco-certified wines and what makes them unique  MUSICIAN AND SOMMELIER, KRISTEN LEE SERGEANT, EXPLORES WINE THROUGH JAZZ A jazz musician, sommelier, and crafting a wine label with Grammy-winning saxophonist Ted Nash, Kyla Marshell meets the artist in Manhattan for a musically enhanced wine experience  LITTLE EUROPE: SEE THE EGALITARIAN WINE LIST AT BROOKLYN BRASSERIE, FRANCIE With its European flavors and brasserie sensibility, Francie’s curated menu includes uncommon wines from European importers, as service director, Paris Pryor, explains the egalitarian and fun program  BORDEAUX’S ECOLOGICAL PUSH We visit one of France’s oldest wine regions to understand its latest efforts to satisfy consumers’ thirst for organically grown wines  THE WHIMSICAL AND COLLECTABLES: DISCOVER THE LATEST IN GLASSWARE DESIGN New generations are challenging traditional drinking etiquettes, as Debika Ray investigates the modern world of glassware  ARGIANO’S POSITIVE TWIST: THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE AWARD-WINNING MONTALCINO WINERY Listening intently to the land, fastidious soil mapping and a scholarly approach to viticulture, has earned the oldest Montalcino winery’s Brunello, red wine of the year. Nargess Banks visits the Tuscan estate to learn more  DISCOVER THE INVENTIVE FOOD AND WINE SCENES IN EUROPE’S SECOND CITIES European capitals can sometimes steal away from the second cities’ limelight, yet it’s often in these urban settings where the most inventive food and wine culture flourishes, reports William Hersey  FOOD TRUCKS AND WORLD CUISINE CAN LEAD TO DIVERSE WINE PAIRINGS From London to Lisbon, New York to LA, food trucks have altered the culinary landscape. Katie Kelly Bell asks sommeliers how best to pair world street food with wine  WINE TRAILS OF THE VAL D’ORCIA AND MONTALCINO Continuing our Italian road trip in Val d’Orcia and Montalcino, where we visit wineries, cuisines, and stay in places that express this unique part of Tuscany  WINE TRAILS OF THE LANGHE AND ROERO Commencing our Italian road trip in the Langhe and Roero in Piedmont, where we visit the wineries and sample the cuisines that express this unique place.  OUR GUIDE TO VISITING THE RATTI WINERY IN PIEDMONT Winemaker Pietro Ratti makes elegant wines from high-elevation vineyards in La Morra in the Barolo appellation, combining depth with distinct elegance. Complete your visit with a stay at the winery and a tasting with the team  TOP TEN VINEYARDS WITH INSPIRED ART COLLECTIONS From Château La Coste in Aix-en-Provence to the Donum Estate in Sonoma, Theodora Thomas selects the top ten vineyards with inspired art collections  FROM HIGH ARCHITECTURE TO COLLECTIVES, HOW BUILDING DESIGN CAN ALTER OUR WINE EXPERIENCE Can architecture fundamentally alter our wine experience? Some of the world’s finest wineries believe that building design can, as Jonathan Bell takes a tour  HOW A NEW GENERATION OF SOMMELIERS ARE USING THEIR CRAFT TO OPEN OUR EYES TO NEW WAYS OF SEEING WINE Sommeliers and wine educators can open our eyes to new ways of experiencing wine through artistically curated programs that tap into the mind and soul. We speak to a diverse group doing just that  SEE WHY ALBI’S SPIRITED WINE LIST COMPLEMENTS THE COMPLEX LEVANTINE CUISINE

SEE WHY ALBI’S SPIRITED WINE LIST COMPLEMENTS THE COMPLEX LEVANTINE CUISINE


At Albi, the heady atmosphere and complex Levantine dishes are matched by a cheeky wine program laced with obscure references to songs, books and films as David White discovers

 KING OF THE CROWN: SEE THE HALO WINES IN THE MAZE ROW COLLECTION

KING OF THE CROWN: SEE THE HALO WINES IN THE MAZE ROW COLLECTION


Maze Row has curated a collection of wines from unique producers, each with their own individual expression. Sommelier and Italian wine specialist John Irwin picks out the halos in the company portfolio

BARBARA WIDMER, CEO AND WINEMAKER BRANCAIA

CAN SOMMELIERS USE THEIR CRAFT TO OPEN OUR EYES TO WINE?


Sommeliers and wine educators can open our eyes to new ways of experiencing wine through artistically curated programs that tap into the mind and soul. We speak to a diverse group doing just that

 HOW BEST TO EXPERIENCE WINE IN THE CONTEXT OF PLACE, HISTORY, PEOPLE

HOW BEST TO EXPERIENCE WINE IN THE CONTEXT OF PLACE, HISTORY, PEOPLE


How do you experience wines in connection to terroir, culture and history? Angela Scott offers a personal tour through Maze Row’s collection

The Language Of Yes

RATTI PUT BAROLO ON THE GLOBAL MAP AND CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR GREATNESS


His father Renato put Barolo on the map. Now Pietro Ratti is transforming the revered wine for new generations. Nargess Banks meets the vintner at his Piedmont vineyard

BARBARA WIDMER, CEO AND WINEMAKER BRANCAIA

THERE’S A COMING REVOLUTION IN ART, BUT SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?


In less than a year, NFTs have changed the landscape of art, yet they remain a puzzle to many. Tom Seymour looks at their staying power in the market.

TASTING THE LANGUAGE OF YES WITH RANDALL GRAHM

TASTING THE LANGUAGE OF YES WITH RANDALL GRAHM


With the focus at the Central Coast of California winery firmly on producing small quantities, the 2020 vintage released two reds and a rosé. The winemaker shares his personal notes and pairings on the wines