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
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
CALLING THE TUNES WITH MJ TOWLER
His cutting-edge podcast is a departure from traditional wine industry culture, but MJ Towler is boldly thrusting forward. VOICES sits down with the renegade host for an in-depth perspective
IN CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA WIDMER
Committed in her convictions about quality wine from healthy vineyards, the Brancaia owner and winemaker in Tuscany tackles big environmental challenges one technique and one vine at a time
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
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
LAZY BEAR: ON A MISSION
At Lazy Bear in San Francisco beverage director Jacob Brown finds inspiration in the endless wealth of California produce