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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. Article

Nebbiolo Rosé

Hidden in Piemonte’s rich history is the story of a forgotten member of the Nebbiolo family. Article

New Fireworks for an Historic Vineyard

Barbeito restores Madeira's mythic Fajã dos Padres, along with the forgotten legacy of Malvasia Candida. Article

Josko Gravner’s Rare Rosso

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Contino Viña del Olivo

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How Oregon’s Double-Zero Wines are Creating a New Chardonnay Benchmark in America Article

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Our journey to re-create the beautiful bottle used by Robert Lenox in the 18th century. Article

Unraveling a Legend

Vega Sicilia’s Enigmatic Único Reserva Especial, from the 1970s to the present. Article

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. Article

Wine Tariffs, An Open Letter

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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 Article

Piedmont’s Hidden Jewel

Why the Produttori’s regular Barbaresco should become Piedmont’s next essential collectible. Article

Rhône Historian: Jean-Paul Jamet

A one-on-one chat with Côte Rôtie's ever-thoughtful Jean-Paul Jamet. Article

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. Article

A Half-Century of Vallana Wines in NYC

A dinner celebrating the wines of Cantina Vallana in New York City with special guests. Article

Interview of a Piedmont Great: Aldo Vacca

Piedmont great Aldo Vacca on the Produttori, Angelo Gaja, and the past, present and future of Barbaresco. Article

A Sherry Primer

Information on Sherry, including varietals, soleras, and types. Article

A Rioja Icon Has Passed Away

The sad news out of Spain today is that Don Pedro López de Heredia passed away this weekend. Article

The Genius of Noël Verset

Reflections on RWC’s retrospective of Noël Verset Cornas from 1985 to 2006. Article

Selosse & Valdespino: When Anselme Met Eduardo

A meeting of two great RWC winemakers: Anselme Selosse and Valdespino’s Eduardo Ojeda. Article

Peter Liem on Selosse & Valdespino

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

Selosse Cellar Theft

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

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 Article

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. Article

Aging Old Champagne

Old Champagne has an opulence and persistence of flavor that young Champagne can only hint at. Article

The John Cossart Collection

The late John Cossart left behind a priceless collection of old Madeiras as his family’s legacy. Article

RWC Newsletter Celebrates 300th Issue

Our newsletter celebrates its 300th issue. Article

Notes from Spain: 2011

A recent trip to Spain offers plenty of chances to assess the impressive 2009s and the young 2010s. Article

Special Club Champagne

In 1971, some of Champagne's best growers joined to create the prestigious Special Club cuvées. Article

Madeira Wine

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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. Article

Historic Vineyards Society

California's oldest vineyards are finally being recognized for the viticultural treasures they are. Article

Madeira & Food: An Old Frontier

Exploration by chefs and writers triggers a growing appreciation of Madeira as food wine. Article

Homage to a Madeira Great

The 25th anniversary of Mario Barbeito's death was an opportunity to honor his imagination and courage. Article

Notes From Spain: 2009

Blake Murdock reports from his visits to our producers' bodegas, as well as several culinary diversions along the way. Article

Transcending Category

The Rare Wine Co. is honored to have been appointed the exclusive US agent for Huet and Királyudvar. Article

Haiti & Madeira Benefits

The remarkable generosity of Eleven Madison Park and Acquerello sets the tone for two charitable evenings. Article

Madeira Struck by Devastating Floods

The greatest floods in 207 years strike an important wine-producing island. Article

The Pursuit of Minerality

For more than two decades, Jean-Philippe Fichet's search for Meursault transparency has paralleled that of Roulot and Ente. Article

Tuscan Olive Oil & Food

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Endangered Wine

The purchasing decisions of the modern-day consumer offer the best hope that typicity and tradition can survive in the Northern Rhône. Article

Descended From Giants

Giacomo Conterno’s Epic 2002 Monfortino. Article

Old Barolo: A Teachable Moment

A parade of legendary old Barolos transform and blossom after hours of exposure to air. Article

Rain and Money

A discussion of the effects of mother nature and capitalism on Madeira's oldest vineyards.
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Using Power For Good

Peter Sisseck’s newest cuvee, Psi, pays back the Ribera by teaching local growers organic and biodynamic viticulture. Article

Precious Cargo

It’s not often, if ever, that you see this many cases of Guigal's single vineyard "LaLa's" in one place. Article

Prologue to a Tasting

Like a vinous Howard Carter, Greg recounts his experience opening and decanting all the bottles for the Leacock Madeira Tasting. Article

Intellectual Journey

With subtle changes in Bierzo and Priorat, Alvaro Palacios leads by example in his quest for purity and expression. Article

Rivers-Marie and The True

Developments in a western subsection of the Sonoma Coast AVA signal the start of exciting times for Pinot lovers. Article

Out of the Wilderness

Mannie Berk talks about his first visit to Anselme Selosse’s cellar. Article

America’s First Wine

The founding fathers may have later learned to love Champagne, Claret, and Sauternes, but in 1776 they drank Madeira. Article

Reflections on 20 Years

A look back at the events since our founding can either be entertaining or depressing, depending on your point of view. Article

Notes from the Leacock Family Madeira Tastings

Notes from guests at two June 2009 Madeira tastings. Article

The True (Sonoma Coast)

If California will someday capture the magic of Burgundy, the secret may lay near the sea in Sonoma. Article

The Langhe’s Old School

Renewed reverence for Piedmont’s Old School gives us hope for traditional winemaking’s survival. Article

Care of Old Wine

A mature wine can be simply magical—here are some steps to allow the wine to show at its best. Article

Vintage Madeira

Our introduction to one of the world’s most majestic wines. Article

Meursault’s Jean-Philippe Fichet

Jean-Philippe discusses his Bourgogne Blanc V.V. and why he works his soils. Article

The Soul of Côte Rôtie: René Rostaing

René Rostaing explains Côte Rôtie’s noble terroirs. Article

Produttori del Barbaresco

An interview with Aldo Vacca on the history and philosophy of this Barbaresco icon. Article

The Lieux Dits of Anselme Selosse

Anselme Selosse is trying to define Champagne's terroirs with his new, Lieux Dits wines. Article