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Sweet Home Oregon
Véronique Drouhin has emerged as one of the premier winemakers of her generation, overseeing the cellars at her family’s historic Burgundy estate as well as those of its pioneering estates in Oregon. The signature varieties of both regions, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are in her DNA. From their arrival on the West Coast in the 1980s, the Drouhins have been an inspiring force in Willamette Valley, bringing Burgundian techniques to the area and helping to raise quality across the board. Now, in this issue’s cover story, Véronique reflects on a life of wine shared between two homes.
Plus, get our annual Oregon tasting report, as well as James Molesworth’s tasting report on 2023 Bordeaux and more!
Cover Stories
Between Two Worlds
Tasting Willamette History
Tasting Reports
Willamette Windfall
Alphabetical Guide to Oregon
Bordeaux 2023: A Perfect Starter Vintage
Alphabetical Guide to 2023 Bordeaux
Chile at a Crossroads
Alphabetical Guide to Chile
Beguiling Whites of France’s Jura
Features
Lagasse Family Recipes
Grapevine
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs on Imported Wine
Crimson Wine Group Purchases Sonoma’s Raeburn for $35 Million
Ted Conklin, Restaurateur Who Reshaped Long Island’s East End, Dies at 77
Daniel Cathiard, Co-Owner of Bordeaux’s Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte and Napa’s Cathiard Vineyard, Dies at 81
Alsace Winemaker Pierre Trimbach Dies at 69
SND: Rick Tigner to Retire, Jackson Family Wines Announces Tim Brown as New CEO
Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises over $30 Million for Children’s Charities
Château Mouton-Rothschild Unveils New Art Label for the 2023 Vintage
Departments
Oregon in the Spotlight
Sonoma’s Pioneer of Organic Vineyards Passes the Torch
The Magic of Chateau Musar
Ashley Graham Wants to Cause Disruption With Her New Lambrusco
Isiah Thomas Brings Champagne to the Kosher Market
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