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A new look at Domaine de la Mordorée

by  |  02-07-2026

When tasting for the last Châteauneuf-du-Pape Report, I had the pleasure of a visit at Domaine de la Mordorée. As is often the case in the region, while they produce Châteauneuf wines, they aren’t located... more »

Corpinnat nears two dozen with Mas Vilella

by  |  01-07-2026

Corpinnat has just announced (*) their 23rd addition in the form of Mas Vilella, bringing the total number of wineries in the association to just shy of two dozen. While the biggest news for Corpinnat... more »

The wines of Languedoc 2026

by  |  30-06-2026

Even without the Roussillon bit tacked on to the end, the French region of Languedoc is an enormous producer of wine. Within Europe, it comes in at second place, with Castilla-La Mancha at number one,... more »
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Famille Quiot, Southern France

by  |  25-06-2026

Accompanying this article is a small portfolio tasting of the wines from Famille Quiot, a family that lays claim to a winemaking history since the mid-18th century. I say ‘small’ as the parent company seems... more »
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Hispano Suizas, València, Spain

by  |  23-06-2026

Here’s a refreshed look at Hispano Suizas that picks up on the new vintages since the previous tasting. Overall the wines are showing quite well, even varieties such as Pinot Noir and Sauvingon Blanc which... more »
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Viña Salceda Entresierras, Rioja

by  |  19-06-2026

While I’ve previously reviewed the wines of Viña Salceda here, when it comes to their white offer, to date it’s only been the more general ‘Blanco’. This bottle of Entresierras shifts things up a great... more »

Dominio de Tares – Cepas Viejas Godello 2025

by  |  18-06-2026

The grape variety of Godello is no stranger to these pages and for good reason as it is, astounding. There is only thing that astounds me more than wines of this grape and that’s how... more »

ASI Vote on the return of Russian sommeliers raises questions

by  |  16-06-2026

In late May, the ASI General Assembly was held in Taipei, Taiwan. Among the organizational issues discussed by the presidents of the national associations belonging to ASI, a motion to reinstate Russian sommeliers was unexpectedly... more »
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Alba en Ribera, Ribera del Duero

by  |  11-06-2026

These are part of a new project called, Alba en Ribera in DO Ribera del Duero. Both of the wines present a lighter take on the more typical heavier-bodied wines found in the region which... more »

The un-Cava, Cava

by  |  09-06-2026

As shown in the report on the Corpinnat sparkling wines, there’s no debate as to the solid momentum behind this association. What started as a group of six ‘rogue’ high-quality sparkling winemakers abandoning the Denomination... more »