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Châteauneuf’s Isabel Ferrando
Leaving a career in finance to follow a calling to make wine in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Isabel Ferrando had no family wine background nor any experience in the industry, but she sought training and mentorships and relied on her instincts to reimagine the neglected estate of Domaine St.-Préfert, which would go on to become Famille Isabel Ferrando and an inspiring force in the region. Today, she is joined by her daughter in the pursuit of elegant wines from the unique blue clay soils of her estate vineyards. Learn how this family became one of the great names of Rhône Valley winemaking in this issue’s cover story.
Plus, get our annual Washington state tasting report as well as a special feature on women winemakers in California and more!
Cover Stories
Châteauneuf Chic
Tasting Reports
The Rhône’s Sweet Spot
Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley Wines
Washington’s Dynamism
Alphabetical Guide to Washington Wines
Georgia in the Spotlight
Alphabetical Guide to Georgia
California Chenin Blanc Revival
Alphabetical Guide to California Chenin Blanc
Features
New Faces Showcase
Grapevine
Pondering the Future of Ste. Michelle
Thieves Steal $42,000 of DRC
Trinchero to Acquire Mumm Napa from Pernod Ricard
Château d’Yquem Cellar Sale Sizzles
Danny Meyer Marks 40 Years of His Little Restaurant That Could
Departments
Wine & People
Undefining Moderate Drinking
Catena’s Foray into the Non-Alc Space
Actor Fleur Geffrier Talks Season 2 of Drops of God
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