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The Pinots are gaining a foothold at the High Table where Burgundy has been the sole diner for a millenium and more. And Loire Cabernet Franc...…

A bunch of Chenin Blanc grapesIt feels as though the list of "great" grapes is growing on an annual basis: new names added to the roll-call of supremely expressive varieties that can make something truly scintillating unblended with other grapes.One of the more recent additions has been the Greek As…

Chenin ShenanigansBottles from my early wine career; some stand out like beacons bright enough to spread the word of any land invasion. 1921 Château Margaux and 1929 Château Latour are still luminous in my memory. And '59 Grands Echézeaux from the DRC remains one of the finest bot…