2019 Barolo: Much purity and refinement
Andrew Jefford, Bruno Besa, and Michael Palij MW taste the "classical" wines of a challenging vintage.
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Andrew Jefford
One of the most distinctive voices in wine writing, Andrew Jefford is a contributing editor at The World of Fine Wine. His latest book is Drinking with the Valkyries.
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Making the Nymphs of Evening form an orderly line
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2018 Barolo: Something beautiful was possible
While it may not be a great vintage—and while it is certainly a step down from its high-performing predecessor—some…
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Running White Horses: 2011 Château Cheval Blanc
As Bordeaux gears up for the 2022 en primeur campaign, we are posting online for the first time some…
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Oregon Chardonnay: Advancing serenely
Andrew Jefford introduces a high-scoring tasting shared with Anthony Rose and David Williams in which all three panelists found…
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