Autumn in the Langhe, Hour by Hour
A 48-hour Langhe itinerary for truffle season: where to stay, eat and taste in Barolo and Barbaresco, with the practical details that matter.
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The Truffle Pairing Rulebook
Truffle wine pairing, explained: white vs black truffles, the dishes, and why Barolo, aged Champagne and white Burgundy are the wines to pour.
Alba Truffle Season Opens
The Alba White Truffle Fair runs Oct 10 to Dec 6, 2026. How to buy a truffle, the auction, where to eat and what to pour in the Langhe.
Oyster Season Is Back: The Shells, the Origins and the Wines That Belong Beside Them
Oyster season is back. The great oyster origins, the R-month rule, and the wines that belong beside them, from Chablis to Muscadet to fino.
Bordeaux 2026: Born in the Hottest Summer on Record
An early read on the Bordeaux 2026 vintage: record heat, drought and early picking, and what it signals for the 2027 en primeur campaign.
Last Lunch by the Sea: Galley Beach, Nantucket
One last lunch at Galley Beach on Nantucket to close the summer: the family story, the Riviera spirit, and a wine list worth crossing the Sound for.
Michelin Now Rates Wine. Does Wine Need It?
The Michelin Grape now rates Burgundy and Bordeaux estates. Who earned Three Grapes, how the ratings work, and whether wine needs Michelin.
The Earliest Harvest in Five Centuries
Burgundy’s 2026 harvest was the earliest in five centuries. What an extreme-heat vintage means for the wine in your glass, and what to watch for.
Le 7 Cocktail Bar: Parisian Cocktail Culture During Fashion Week
Inside Mondovi Luxury Suites, Le 7 Cocktail Bar brings together one of Paris’s most celebrated bartenders, an intimate setting, andContinue Reading
A New Chapter for Sante: JQ Louise takes over as Publisher
There is something wonderfully simple about raising a glass. It can mark a celebration, a new friendship, a great meal,Continue Reading
