BOND explores Napa Valley through five exceptional hillside vineyards—Quella, Melbury, St. Eden, Vecina and Pluribus—each producing a distinctive expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. In conversation with Will Harlan, we trace BOND’s origins, its vineyard-driven philosophy and the remarkable individuality of the acclaimed 2022 vintage.
Discover the story of Lingua Franca and founder Larry Stone, whose lifelong fascination with flavour, terroir and farming led him to Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. Through an intimate lunch and tasting in Amsterdam, we explore Lingua Franca’s distinctive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and the vineyards behind them.
Domaine Evremond makes its Dutch debut, bringing together Champagne Taittinger’s expertise and the distinctive chalk terroir of Kent in an ambitious new English sparkling wine. Over lunch at Restaurant Fred in Rotterdam, we discover the friendship, philosophy and patience behind the estate and taste its inaugural Classic Cuvée Edition I.
Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW) has played a defining role in shaping Austria’s origin-based wine culture and vineyard classification system. We speak with Michael Tischler-Zimmermann about the future of Austrian wine, Erste Lage, the new wine law and the growing importance of Ortswein.
Dunn Vineyards is one of Howell Mountain’s most influential wineries, renowned for producing Cabernet Sauvignon that combines exceptional longevity with precision and a profound sense of place. In this feature, we revisit the estate’s remarkable story, explore its enduring philosophy and review the 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover how Chappellet Vineyard helped shape the legend of Pritchard Hill, one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon terroirs. From pioneering mountain viticulture to exclusive tastings of the 2022 and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignons, this feature explores the history, philosophy and wines behind one of California’s most iconic family estates.
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