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The Great Survivors of the 2020 Napa Fires

Navigating the small but beautiful landscape of Napa Cabernet in the fiery 2020 vintage, and how one emerging star—Pilcrow—managed to make great wines. The Great Survivors of the 2020 Napa Fires
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Nebbiolo Rosé

Hidden in Piemonte’s rich history is the story of a forgotten member of the Nebbiolo family. Nebbiolo Rosé
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New Fireworks for an Historic Vineyard

Barbeito restores Madeira's mythic Fajã dos Padres, along with the forgotten legacy of Malvasia Candida. New Fireworks for an Historic Vineyard
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Josko Gravner’s Rare Rosso

Josko Gravner’s Rare Rosso
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Contino Viña del Olivo

Contino’s greatest wine is surely Viña del Olivo, a selection of the best fruit within this exceptional terroir’s top site. Contino Viña del Olivo
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Terroir & Ancient Winemaking

How Oregon’s Double-Zero Wines are Creating a New Chardonnay Benchmark in America
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The Forgotten Art of the “Sealed” Madeira Bottle

Our journey to re-create the beautiful bottle used by Robert Lenox in the 18th century. The Forgotten Art of the “Sealed” Madeira Bottle
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Unraveling a Legend

Vega Sicilia’s Enigmatic Único Reserva Especial, from the 1970s to the present. Unraveling a Legend
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Barolo Monprivato and Barolo Riserva Cà d’Morissio

Preserving Maurizio’s Nebbiolo Michét for the Future Barolo Monprivato and Barolo Riserva Cà d’Morissio
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Interview from the RWC Vault: Maria José López de Heredia

In March 2012, RWC talked with Rioja legend Maria José López de Heredia about the region's history and her family's incredible winemaking legacy.
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Wine Tariffs, An Open Letter

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Townsend a worthy refined French cuisine restaurant

Craig LaBan, food critic for the Philiadelphia Inquirer, reviews Townsend, a new Philly restaurant. Townsend a worthy refined French cuisine restaurant
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A Tuscan Oil Year to Celebrate

We Mark our 20th Anniversary of Great RWC Tuscan Olive Oils with the Superb 2015s A Tuscan Oil Year to Celebrate
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Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day

Eric Asimov examines wine and chocolate pairings for Valentine’s Day. Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day
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Accessibly Priced Line of Historic Madeiras

Jon Erickson extols the accessibility of RWC Historic Series Madeira. Accessibly Priced Line of Historic Madeiras
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Early Greats of Cote Rotie: René Rostaing

A tasting featuring an identical sixteen vintages from 1985 to 2011. Early Greats of Cote Rotie: René Rostaing
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A Historic Sip

Chicago Tribune: Madeira, “the Doctor Who of wine.” A Historic Sip
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Early Greats: Thierry Allemand

Thiérry Allemand: Part I of a Major Retrospective at Bar Boulud, NYC. Early Greats: Thierry Allemand
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Piedmont’s Hidden Jewel

Why the Produttori’s regular Barbaresco should become Piedmont’s next essential collectible. Piedmont’s Hidden Jewel
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An Evening of Francesco Rinaldi Barolos

A dinner exploring almost every vintage of Francesco Rinaldi Barolo. An Evening of Francesco Rinaldi Barolos
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Early Greats: Auguste Clape

A dinner focusing on the classic Cornas’ of Auguste Clape, back to 1978. Early Greats: Auguste Clape
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A Tribute to Bruno Giacosa

A dinner exploring two of Bruno Giacosa's most enduring terroirs. A Tribute to Bruno Giacosa
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Matriarch of Madeira: Manuela Barbeito

A dinner focusing on the Madeiras of Manuela Barbeito.
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A Trip Through Time

A dinner exploring Madeira’s incredible history in America.
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Early Greats: Marius Gentaz

A dinner focusing on the classic Côte-Rôties of Marius Gentaz, back to 1978. Early Greats: Marius Gentaz
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Rhône Historian: Jean-Paul Jamet

A one-on-one chat with Côte Rôtie's ever-thoughtful Jean-Paul Jamet. Rhône Historian: Jean-Paul Jamet
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RWC Interviews: René Rostaing

RWC talks with René Rostaing about winemaking in Côte Rôtie, both now and during the time of his legendary uncle, Marius Gentaz, and father in-law, Albert Dervieux. RWC Interviews: René Rostaing
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Early Greats: Georges & Robert Jasmin

A dinner focusing on the classic Côte-Rôties of Georges & Robert Jasmin, back to 1978. Early Greats: Georges & Robert Jasmin
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A Half-Century of Vallana Wines in NYC

A dinner celebrating the wines of Cantina Vallana in New York City with special guests. A Half-Century of Vallana Wines in NYC
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Alice Feiring on Vallana

Alice Feiring writes about her visit to one of Piemonte's most historic estates and its noble traditions. Alice Feiring on Vallana
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Iconic Verticals with Alvaro Palacios

A momentous feast of L'Ermita & La Faraona with Alvaro Palacios in New York City. Iconic Verticals with Alvaro Palacios
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Interview of a Piedmont Great: Aldo Vacca

Piedmont great Aldo Vacca on the Produttori, Angelo Gaja, and the past, present and future of Barbaresco. Interview of a Piedmont Great: Aldo Vacca
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Vallana at Del Posto

An historic retrospective of Vallana wines (2010-1954) in NYC with special co-hosts. Vallana at Del Posto
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A Sherry Primer

Information on Sherry, including varietals, soleras, and types. A Sherry Primer
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A Rioja Icon Has Passed Away

The sad news out of Spain today is that Don Pedro López de Heredia passed away this weekend. A Rioja Icon Has Passed Away
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Early Greats: Joseph Jamet

A dinner celebrating Jamet Côte Rôties, 1983-1999. Early Greats: Joseph Jamet
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The Genius of Noël Verset

Reflections on RWC’s retrospective of Noël Verset Cornas from 1985 to 2006. The Genius of Noël Verset
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Selosse & Valdespino: When Anselme Met Eduardo

A meeting of two great RWC winemakers: Anselme Selosse and Valdespino’s Eduardo Ojeda. Selosse & Valdespino: When Anselme Met Eduardo
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Peter Liem on Selosse & Valdespino

Peter Liem on the connection between Selosse & Valdespino, as well as Selosse's foray into fortified wine. Peter Liem on Selosse & Valdespino
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Selosse Cellar Theft

Thirty-nine hundred bottles of Jacques Selosse Champagne have been stolen from Selosse's cellar.
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The Sherry of Valdespino

An historic Sherry dinner celebrating the wines of Valdespino, Jerez's most historic house. The Sherry of Valdespino
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Selosse: Coast-to-Coast

Three cities, three momentous dinners, exploring the six Lieux-Dits and mini-verticals of Initial and Substance. Selosse: Coast-to-Coast
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Il Caberlot Dinner

Il Caberlot's Premier Dinner in the United States. Il Caberlot Dinner
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George Washington's Drink of Choice

Jed Portman writes about Madeira's fascinating history in early America. George Washington's Drink of Choice
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Tuscan Olive Oil: A Labor of Love

“Surely the best American source for fine Tuscan olive oil: The Rare Wine Company.” Ed Behr, The Art of Eating Tuscan Olive Oil: A Labor of Love
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Learning to Port When You Really Need Madeira

William McIlhenny talks about an appropriate time for Madeira and the wine's comeback. Learning to Port When You Really Need Madeira
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The Golden Age of Côte Rôtie and Cornas

Mannie Berk talks about an epic tasting celebrating four icons of classic winemaking in the Northern Rhône. The Golden Age of Côte Rôtie and Cornas
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Why Madeira Is The Next Great Thing In Wine

Forbes on Madeira's "much-deserved renaissance" in the United States. Why Madeira Is The Next Great Thing In Wine
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A Chef's Tour of San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma

Daniel Holzman recommends a visit to The Rare Wine Co. in Sonoma. A Chef's Tour of San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma
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Mature Reds at Reasonable Prices? Think Rioja

Richard Jennings writes about "the last value" for fully mature red wines. Mature Reds at Reasonable Prices? Think Rioja
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Scaffidi Turns to the RWC to Build Madeira Program

To build his Madeira program, The Jefferson's Michael Scaffidi "sought out the legendary Mannie Berk." Scaffidi Turns to the RWC to Build Madeira Program
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“Mannie Berk had ... so much to say about wines I care so much about”

Levi Dalton talks with RWC's Mannie Berk. “Mannie Berk had ... so much to say about wines I care so much about”
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Once-in-a-Lifetime
Joseph Swan Dinner

A celebration of California's most historically significant and enduring Pinot Noirs. Once-in-a-Lifetime<br>Joseph Swan Dinner
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The Great Specialist of Madeira Wines

Robert Parker calls Mannie Berk "the great specialist of [Madeira] wines." The Great Specialist of Madeira Wines
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Piedmont 1978: A Monumental Tasting

An exploration of one of the monumental vintages in Piemontese history. Piedmont 1978: A Monumental Tasting
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NYC Tasting: Bartolo & His Father 1952-1971

An intimate tasting of Bartolo's most historically significant Barolos. NYC Tasting: Bartolo & His Father 1952-1971
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Aging Old Champagne

Old Champagne has an opulence and persistence of flavor that young Champagne can only hint at. Aging Old Champagne
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Aldo Vacca Returned For Another Epic Dinner

A two-part line-up of a Rabajá Riserva Vertical and a 1978 Produttori Horizontal. Aldo Vacca Returned For Another Epic Dinner
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Preserving the Language of Côte-Rôtie

Eric Asimov discusses preserving the language of classic Côte-Rôtie and the region's divergent styles. Preserving the Language of Côte-Rôtie
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Unique & Hypnotic: Burlotto's Barolo Monvigliero

A private dinner at Del Posto with Burlotto winemaker Fabio Alessandria. Unique & Hypnotic: Burlotto's Barolo Monvigliero
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A New Project From Pingus

A private dinner with Peter Sisseck at Del Posto in NYC. A New Project From Pingus
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Wine & Art Converge

An extraordinary afternoon of great wines, vintage posters, and special guests. Wine & Art Converge
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An Intriguing
Italian Evening

A dinner exploring Marchesi di Gresy & the Martinenga Cru.
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The John Cossart Collection

The late John Cossart left behind a priceless collection of old Madeiras as his family’s legacy. The John Cossart Collection
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Madeira 1795 To Today

Neal Martin (re)-discovers Madeira and determines it is entering a new golden age. Madeira 1795 To Today
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The Grandeur of Old Rioja

A tasting of old Riojas paired with a special menu in San Francisco. The Grandeur of Old Rioja
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RWC Newsletter Celebrates 300th Issue

Our newsletter celebrates its 300th issue.
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Produttori Rabajá Riserva Tasting

A tasting of this Barbaresco icon throughout the years. Produttori Rabajá Riserva Tasting
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The Contigo Affair

An evening of great Spanish food & wines from ’56-’76 demonstrated classicly styled Rioja’s gift for astonishing consistency. The Contigo Affair
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Turning Point for Madeira

Raynolds touts the Historic Series' release as a turning point for Madeira in the USA. Turning Point for Madeira
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Notes from Spain: 2011

A recent trip to Spain offers plenty of chances to assess the impressive 2009s and the young 2010s. Notes from Spain: 2011
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Special Club Champagne

In 1971, some of Champagne's best growers joined to create the prestigious Special Club cuvées. Special Club Champagne
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A Family's Odyssey: Barbeito Madeira

An unprecedented journey across 174 years of Barbeito Madeiras. A Family's Odyssey: Barbeito Madeira
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Madeira Wine

Mannie Berk writes about Madeira's stature as a wine of time & place.
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Madeira, a holiday treat, enjoying revival

Jon Bonné lauds Madeira’s exceptional versatility at the table. Madeira, a holiday treat, enjoying revival
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A Nip in the Air? Bring On the Madeira

Paul Enbund's offers his personal recommendations for how best to enjoy Madeira. A Nip in the Air? Bring On the Madeira
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RWC's Masnaghetti Maps

Greg Dal Piaz calls RWC's Masnaghetti maps “his current favorites.”
RWC's Masnaghetti Maps
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The Game Changer

2010 was the year that Madeira finally dusted itself off, recapturing some of the lofty prestige it enjoyed two centuries ago. The Game Changer
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Historic Vineyards Society

California's oldest vineyards are finally being recognized for the viticultural treasures they are. Historic Vineyards Society
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One of Barolo’s Legacies

A dinner of seven vintages of Giuseppe Mascarello Barolos and Barbarescos going back to 1958. One of Barolo’s Legacies

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