Tag: Insider
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Scores & Sensibility:In Defense of Aged White Wine
Reconsidering the Ageability of White Wine For much of modern wine culture, ageability has been treated as the pinnacle of red wine. Collectors speak reverently about mature Bordeaux, or of old Burgundy, while white wines are often discussed in the language of immediacy. Freshness, youth, must drink now. Long before temperature controlled shipping, modern closures,…
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Scores & Sensibility: Why Critics Don’t Always Agree
A 96 from one critic. A 92 from another. The same bottle, the same vintage. In this edition of Scores & Sensibility, we explore why critics don’t always agree on wine scores, what different wine critics emphasize when evaluating quality, and how collectors can interpret score differences with greater confidence. Because in fine wine, perspective…
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A Tale of Two Rhônes: The North, the South, and the Space Between
Few wine regions in the world feel as divided and yet deeply connected as the Rhône Valley. Stretching from the granite slopes in the North to the sun-soaked South, the Rhône tells two distinct very stories. They differ in landscape, climate, grapes, and culture. And yet, they form one of France’s most compelling and complete…
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2016 Wine Vintage Review
Ten years after release, the 2016 wine vintage is entering a compelling new chapter. Across Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Tuscany, structure has begun to soften, aromatics are deepening, and balance remains the defining trait. For collectors, 2016 is no longer about early praise. It is about how beautifully these wines are evolving in bottle.
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What Makes a Wine an Icon?
As the fine wine landscape evolves, a new generation of collectible wines is emerging. This chapter explores how scarcity, stewardship, and site driven identity are shaping future wine icons and redefining how modern collectors recognize lasting greatness.
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The Best Cellars of January
As the year found its rhythm, the cellars that stood out were built with intention and patience. Check Out What Went on This January This month brought together some of the most compelling private collections and releases we’ve seen to start a year. From historic personal cellars to tightly focused new arrivals and highly anticipated…
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Scores & Sensibility: When Wine Scores Matter
Wine scores are useful, but they are not the whole story. In Scores & Sensibility, we explore when critic ratings truly matter, why they change over time, and how context shapes their meaning. Along the way, collectors gain a clearer understanding of how to read beyond the number and use scores as one tool among…
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A Vintage the World Agreed On: 2019
The 2019 vintage stands out as one of the most universally praised in recent memory. Across the world’s wine regions, it combined power with restraint, as well as immediate appeal with long-term aging potential. It’s a year defined not by extremes, but by harmony, where vineyards benefitted from ideal weather patterns, careful management, and well-timed…
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