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The wait is over—Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW for Vinous Icons: Italy, presented by Capital One, taking place in New York City from May 14th to 17th, 2025. Don't miss your chance to secure tickets for our exclusive Collector's Lunches, Winemaker Dinners, Seminars, and Walk-Around Tastings. We also offer Trade and Age 35 & Under tickets for select events. Explore the full lineup of participating estates and view the event schedule at vinousiconsitaly.com. We can't wait to welcome you to NYC this May for an unforgettable celebration of Italian wine excellence!

"Château Giscours is a storied Margaux estate that has, in some ways, been rebuilt over the last three decades under Estate Director Alexander van Beek. This article tells the tale and examines the terroir and techniques, signposted by a vertical tasting of the wines from the thirties to the present day." Read Neal Martin's new article, Balloons, Mermaids & Margaux: Château Giscours 1938-2023, on vinous.com now.

"Dry, dry, dry. This is how Alsace growers remember the 2023 vintage. Sandy, gravelly sites on the plain suffered and stony slopes struggled, but sites with more water-retentive soils fared much better. In 2023, the Rieslings have concentration, moderate alcohol, ripe acidity and great aging potential. The stylistic spectrum of Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer is as broad and diverse as ever, while Pinot Noir is getting finer and finer." Read Anne Krebiehl MW's new article, Alsace 2023: Astonishing Whites and Splendid Reds from a Complex Year, on vinous.com now.

"The wines of southern Italy present many challenges for the discerning consumer. While the potential for excellence exists, winemakers often focus on making forward, easy-drinking wines. A number of cultural factors may contribute to this trend, including wineries prioritizing local sales and a general reluctance to embrace innovation. Nonetheless, many exceptional estates are widely deserving of considerable attention." Read Eric Guido's new article, Southern Italy: Basilicata, Puglia, Calabria & Molise, on vinous.com now.

"This vertical tasting focused on recent vintages, with several older bottles dating back to the 1979 vintage. Raymond-Lafon can produce exemplary Sauternes that equal the elite." Read Neal Martin's new article, Strutting Peacocks: Raymond-Lafon 1979-2021, on vinous.com now.

"An island nation at the bottom of the earth renowned for its native flightless bird as well as 'Flight of the Conchords,' New Zealand has made a name for itself around the world for its light-filled interpretations of Sauvignon Blanc. As Marlborough looks back on half a century of Sauvignon, it seems the country has a complicated relationship with its star performer." Read Rebecca Gibb MW's new article, New Zealand Whites: Never Gonna Give You Up, on vinous.com now.

"Winemaker trials are key to the pursuit of exceptional wine. Small batches can allow creativity to flourish. The genesis of truly fine wine at Penfolds began in the 1940s with a program of wines that became known as Special Bins. A rare tasting of Penfolds Special Bins stretching back to the 1950s offered a glimpse deep into the historic past and showcased modern Australian benchmarks." Read Angus Hughson's new article, Behind the Red Curtain: Penfolds Special Bins from the Vault, on vinous.com now.

"Winemaker trials are key to the pursuit of exceptional wine. Small batches can allow creativity to flourish. The genesis of truly fine wine at Penfolds began in the 1940s with a program of wines that became known as Special Bins. A rare tasting of Penfolds Special Bins stretching back to the 1950s offered a glimpse deep into the historic past and showcased modern Australian benchmarks." Read Angus Hughson's new article, Behind the Red Curtain: Penfolds Special Bins from the Vault, on vinous.com now.

Discovering Australian wines with Angus Hughson & 67 Pall Mall Bordeaux… The story of Australian wines is one of ambition, innovation and resilience, that spans over two centuries. This remarkable journey is finally told in its entirety by Andrew Caillard MW’s masterful opus, The Australian Ark. To bring this fascinating story to life, 67 Pall Mall Bordeaux organised yesterday a truly memorable Masterclass led by Andrew’s editorial co-publisher and Vinous Media LLC Australian Editor, Angus Hugson. A way to explore the enduring vinicultural connections between France and Australia. It was a real pleasure to discover this overview of Australian wines history through six exceptional bottles (and so nice to share this tasting with you Jane Anson!) Some of these wines were based on surviving pre-phylloxera 19th and early 20th Century « francs de pieds » vineyards: - 2023, Margaret River, Howard Park Allingham, Chardonnay - 2023, Hunter Valley, Mount Pleasant Mothervine, Pinot Noir - 2018, Barossa Valley, Cirillo 1850, Grenache - 2018, Barossa Valley, Yalumba Octavius, Shiraz - 2020, Margaret River, Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec - 2010, Coonawarra, Parker Estate First Growth, Cabernet Sauvignon Many thanks to Angus Hughson, Lorraine Carrigan, Marine Jouanneau, Laurianne Brun and all the 67 Pall Mall Bordeaux team for welcoming us and organizing such an interesting Masterclass!

"I admit I approached the 2022s from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti with some trepidation. Given reports of extreme, record-setting warm and dry weather, I feared a repeat of 2020, a year in which the wines were unusually dark and concentrated. Those concerns were quickly allayed as soon as I started tasting the 2022s. The wines are absolutely brilliant. Elegant and poised, the 2022s are not only captivating, but they also offer that most elusive of all qualities in fine wine: the ability to convey the essence of site." Read Antonio Galloni's new article, 2022 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: The Lightness of Being, on vinous.com.