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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. Press

Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day

Eric Asimov examines wine and chocolate pairings for Valentine’s Day. Press

Accessibly Priced Line of Historic Madeiras

Jon Erickson extols the accessibility of RWC Historic Series Madeira. Press

A Historic Sip

Chicago Tribune: Madeira, “the Doctor Who of wine.” Press

Alice Feiring on Vallana

Alice Feiring writes about her visit to one of Piemonte's most historic estates and its noble traditions. Press

George Washington's Drink of Choice

Jed Portman writes about Madeira's fascinating history in early America. Press

Learning to Port When You Really Need Madeira

William McIlhenny talks about an appropriate time for Madeira and the wine's comeback. Press

Why Madeira Is The Next Great Thing In Wine

Forbes on Madeira's "much-deserved renaissance" in the United States. Press

A Chef's Tour of San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma

Daniel Holzman recommends a visit to The Rare Wine Co. in Sonoma. Press

Mature Reds at Reasonable Prices? Think Rioja

Richard Jennings writes about "the last value" for fully mature red wines. Press

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." Press

“Mannie Berk had ... so much to say about wines I care so much about”

Levi Dalton talks with RWC's Mannie Berk. Press

The Great Specialist of Madeira Wines

Robert Parker calls Mannie Berk "the great specialist of [Madeira] wines." Press

Preserving the Language of Côte-Rôtie

Eric Asimov discusses preserving the language of classic Côte-Rôtie and the region's divergent styles. Press

Madeira 1795 To Today

Neal Martin (re)-discovers Madeira and determines it is entering a new golden age. Press

Turning Point for Madeira

Raynolds touts the Historic Series' release as a turning point for Madeira in the USA. Press

Madeira, a holiday treat, enjoying revival

Jon Bonné lauds Madeira’s exceptional versatility at the table. Press

A Nip in the Air? Bring On the Madeira

Paul Enbund's offers his personal recommendations for how best to enjoy Madeira. Press

RWC's Masnaghetti Maps

Greg Dal Piaz calls RWC's Masnaghetti maps “his current favorites.”
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Hey, Tea Partiers, This Wine's for You!

Mike Steinberger finds the missing link in America's political discourse: Madeira. Press

Hey, Tea Partiers, This Wine's for You!

Mike Steinberger finds the missing link in America's political discourse: Madeira. Press

Better with Age

Jordan Mackay cites RWC's “amazing collection of older wines.” Press

The Incomparable Masnaghetti Maps

Jancis Robsinson Tweets about the incomparable Masnaghetti Maps. Press

A Heroic Undertaking

Mannie Berk reviews David Hancock’s recent book on Madeira “Oceans of Wine.” Press

More Masnaghetti Maps

Tom Maresca doesn't get excited about maps but thinks RWC's Masnaghetti maps are “an amazing accomplishment.” Press

J.P. Morgan’s Favored Madeiras Make Comeback

Elin McCoy experiences for herself what drives collectors of Madeira. Press

Falling For Madeira

A vertical tasting of older Leacock wines seduces Alice Feiring. Press

A New Course for Dessert Wine

Eric Asimov delights in an atypical pairing of RWC Maderias with skirt steak. Press

More Wine Memories From 2009

Jon Bonne discusses some of the most memorable wines he tasted in 2009. Press

View From the Cellar

John Gilman lauds RWC's Masnaghetti maps as “unprecedented ... invaluable resources.” Press

Mannie Berk Nominated

Mannie Berk is nominated for his significant impact on the US wine market. Press

Grati’s 2008 Olive Oils

Peter Liem discusses the terroir-driven personalities of the Grati family’s single-grove olive oils. Press

The Finest Retail Source in the U.S.

Bob Parker calls RWC “The finest retail source in the U.S. for authentic Madeira.” Press

In Good Taste: Acetaia del Cristo Balsamico

Forbes completes a full review of RWC's etherial Cristo Balsamic Vinegars. Press

Smitten by a Sip

John T. Edge is taken by our Historic Series Madeiras.
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Madeira on the Airwaves

Mannie Berk talks Madeira on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. Press

A Brighter Future for a Wine With a Past

Frank J. Prial chats with Mannie Berk about the storied history of Madeira. Press

Grab a Glass! Wines Fit for Royalty

Ray Isle finds an RWC specialty to be fit for a king. Press

The Benchmark Offerings of Non-Vintage Madeiras

“… (RWC's Historic Series) set the bar as benchmark offerings of non-vintage Madeiras…” Press

Pierre Rovani’s Wine Personalities of the Year

Rovani selects Mannie Berk as one of the key figures in wine during 2004. Press

Drinking in History, From a Bottle

Strong encouragement for readers to experience old wines ... from the RWC. Press

Extending the Olive Oil Branch

Sam Gugino is convinced by Mannie Berk that the best olive oils age gracefully. Press

Aroma

Daniel Paterson & Mandy Aftel compliment RWC's wide selection of Balsamico. Press

Top Five Retailers in the Country

RWC is honored as one of the “Top 5” retailers in the country. Press

Matt Kramer on RWC Olive Oils

Matt Kramer finds RWC Olive Oils “incredibly fine” and prices “unusually fair.” Press

High Praise for RWC

High praise for RWC's prowess uncovering new winemakers and hard-to-find bottlings. Press

Food & Wine 2002 American Wine Awards

RWC is recognized as the United States' best wine importer. Press

A Madeira, My Dear?

The Robb Report identifies RWC as a “best bet.” Press

Forbes discovers RWC's back catalog of old Madeiras.

Forbes discovers RWC's back catalog of old Madeiras. Press

Tying Madeira to the Founding Fathers

The Journal offers a US history lesson, tying Madeira to the founding fathers. Press

Bloomberg

... calls RWC the place to find selections of character. Press

Food & Wine

“Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Company lives up to his moniker, Mr. Madeira…” Press

Bloomberg

... says perusing RWC's catalog is an “expedition of discovery through some of the great vintages of the last century.” Press

The Danger of Tasting Olio Nuovo

A warning about the danger of tasting RWC’s olio nuovo. Press

Best Source for Vintage Madeira in the US

“The Rare Wine Co., renowned for being the best source of vintage Madeira in the U.S.” Press

Food & Wine

Pete Wells finds RWC's range of old Madeira “extraordinary.” Press

The Wine Spectator

... highlights RWCs Madeira scholarship and collection of old documents. Press

Where to find the Best Olive Oil in America

The publication determines where to find the best olive oil in America. Press

Ed Behr on RWC's Olive Oil

Ed Behr: “The Rare Wine Co. has the most discriminating selection of olive oil I know.” Press

The Best American Source of Old Madeiras

Stephen Tanzer identifies RWC as “the best American source of old Madeiras.” Press

Food & Wine

The folks at F&W find it difficult to pick just one bottle from the RWC catalog. Press

"Our favorite source of old wines"

Elin McCoy & John Frederick Walker call RWC “Our favorite source of old wines.”