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Joaquín Hidalgo, April 10, 2026
Marqués de Murrieta is central to Rioja’s identity, and few wines embody the region’s capacity for aging like the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. First released in 1893, Ygay has long served as a benchmark. In this vertical tasting, I examine its evolution through vintages spanning 1959 to 2016.
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Ploussard, London, UK
Neal Martin, March 2026
Ploussard was a joy from start to finish, one of my favourite meals in some time. I warmly recommend this refreshingly unpretentious local restaurant for its standard of cuisine and quality of ingredients.
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2024 Field Recordings Fiasco, 92 points
The 2024 Fiasco (75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Sangiovese) is dark and brooding, with a savory mix of crushed blackberries, sage and wet stone. Juicy acidity and masses of fruit lead to a beautifully long, tangy finish framed by a resonance of crisp tannins. The Fiasco is a total pleasure. (EG)
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2008 & 1982 Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises
Antonio Galloni, April 2026
Bollinger's Vieilles Vignes Françaises, 100% Pinot Noir, is one of Champagne's rare birds. Production is just a few barrels, increasingly less, the result of decreasing yields tied to the effects of accumulated heat stress. I tasted these two wines during my most recent visit to Bollinger in March 2026.
1978 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled
Cellar Favorite: 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2019 Pangaea
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