Video: Thomas Jorez of Philipponnat
Restaurant Reviews: Schwane 1404 in Würzburg

by Ian D’Agata
Weekly Wines in the Spotlight: Armand Rousseau & Tiberio

by Ian D’Agata
Ningxia Wine Region Visit (1): Xige Estate
The Delicious Wines of Mount Bessay: Beaujolais as You Never Knew It

They’re at it again: Domaine du Cellier aux Moines is putting Juliénas on the map with Mount Bessay.
Restaurant Reviews: L’Angolo di Rosina in Novello

L’Angolo di Rosina has been one of my best dining discoveries of the last year: anyone who likes Barolo and visits the area should make it a point to stop for lunch or dinner there.
Weekly Wines Spotlight: Dom Perignon & Chateau Haut Brion

by Robert Millman
Ian D’Agata on the Most Recent Vintages of Barbaresco, Part 2: The Very Exciting Trio of 2021, 2020, and 2019

In this part 2 of Ian D’Agata’s annual report on the brand-new releases of Barbaresco, he covers the new vintages of another 85 wineries producing often outstanding Barbarescos. Read here for the most complete, in-depth and knowledgeable review available today of Barbaresco. Importantly, Barbaresco is also the subject of Ian’s brand-new book, the roughly 400 pages long, Barbaresco Terroir: Grapes Crus People Places that will be available by this coming February 2025 at www.amazon.com.
Video: Ian D’Agata on Malvasia Istriana and the Malvasia varieties
Restaurant Reviews: Pierluigi in Rome

Pierluigi has always been one of Rome’s most popular dining destinations with locals and tourists alike. On any given day you can find yourself sitting side by side with movie stars, rock singers, formula one drivers and the likes, and well-heeled individuals in general.