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Hey, Tea Partiers, This Wine's for You!

Mike Steinberger finds the missing link in America's political discourse: Madeira. Event

Four Legendary Barolo Producers

A dinner celebrating four iconic Barolo producers in three legendary vintages. Press

Better with Age

Jordan Mackay cites RWC's “amazing collection of older wines.” Article

Madeira & Food: An Old Frontier

Exploration by chefs and writers triggers a growing appreciation of Madeira as food wine. Press

The Incomparable Masnaghetti Maps

Jancis Robsinson Tweets about the incomparable Masnaghetti Maps. Press

A Heroic Undertaking

Mannie Berk reviews David Hancock’s recent book on Madeira “Oceans of Wine.” Event

A Culinary Tour de Force Showcases Pingus

Chef Paul Kahan bucked convention with great success at a dinner in Jackson Hole. Event

Historic Wines of Aldo Conterno

A tasting of historic Aldo Conterno Barolos at one of San Francisco's greatest Italian restaurants. Event

'37-'99 Aldo Conterno Tasting at Perbacco in SF.

A remarkable tasting of rare Barolos reveals more than a few surprises. Press

More Masnaghetti Maps

Tom Maresca doesn't get excited about maps but thinks RWC's Masnaghetti maps are “an amazing accomplishment.” Article

Homage to a Madeira Great

The 25th anniversary of Mario Barbeito's death was an opportunity to honor his imagination and courage. Article

Notes From Spain: 2009

Blake Murdock reports from his visits to our producers' bodegas, as well as several culinary diversions along the way. Article

Transcending Category

The Rare Wine Co. is honored to have been appointed the exclusive US agent for Huet and Királyudvar. Article

Haiti & Madeira Benefits

The remarkable generosity of Eleven Madison Park and Acquerello sets the tone for two charitable evenings. Press

J.P. Morgan’s Favored Madeiras Make Comeback

Elin McCoy experiences for herself what drives collectors of Madeira. Article

Madeira Struck by Devastating Floods

The greatest floods in 207 years strike an important wine-producing island. Article

The Pursuit of Minerality

For more than two decades, Jean-Philippe Fichet's search for Meursault transparency has paralleled that of Roulot and Ente. Press

Falling For Madeira

A vertical tasting of older Leacock wines seduces Alice Feiring. Press

A New Course for Dessert Wine

Eric Asimov delights in an atypical pairing of RWC Maderias with skirt steak. Press

More Wine Memories From 2009

Jon Bonne discusses some of the most memorable wines he tasted in 2009. Article

Tuscan Olive Oil & Food

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View From the Cellar

John Gilman lauds RWC's Masnaghetti maps as “unprecedented ... invaluable resources.” Article

Endangered Wine

The purchasing decisions of the modern-day consumer offer the best hope that typicity and tradition can survive in the Northern Rhône. Article

Descended From Giants

Giacomo Conterno’s Epic 2002 Monfortino. Article

Old Barolo: A Teachable Moment

A parade of legendary old Barolos transform and blossom after hours of exposure to air. Article

Rain and Money

A discussion of the effects of mother nature and capitalism on Madeira's oldest vineyards.
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Fred Gets His Due

A report from Sunday’s Trimbach Cuvée Frédéric Emile dinner at Absinthe in San Francisco. Article

Using Power For Good

Peter Sisseck’s newest cuvee, Psi, pays back the Ribera by teaching local growers organic and biodynamic viticulture. Article

Precious Cargo

It’s not often, if ever, that you see this many cases of Guigal's single vineyard "LaLa's" in one place. Article

Prologue to a Tasting

Like a vinous Howard Carter, Greg recounts his experience opening and decanting all the bottles for the Leacock Madeira Tasting. Article

Intellectual Journey

With subtle changes in Bierzo and Priorat, Alvaro Palacios leads by example in his quest for purity and expression. Article

Rivers-Marie and The True

Developments in a western subsection of the Sonoma Coast AVA signal the start of exciting times for Pinot lovers. Article

Out of the Wilderness

Mannie Berk talks about his first visit to Anselme Selosse’s cellar. Article

America’s First Wine

The founding fathers may have later learned to love Champagne, Claret, and Sauternes, but in 1776 they drank Madeira. Article

Reflections on 20 Years

A look back at the events since our founding can either be entertaining or depressing, depending on your point of view. Event

Produttori Retrospective Tasting '67-'90

A rare tasting of twenty iconic Barbarescos spanning six of Piedmont’s greatest vintages.
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Notes from the Leacock Family Madeira Tastings

Notes from guests at two June 2009 Madeira tastings. Event

End of the Line

There are tastings … and then there are tastings. Here are two that stood apart from all others for their quality and history. Article

The True (Sonoma Coast)

If California will someday capture the magic of Burgundy, the secret may lay near the sea in Sonoma. Press

Mannie Berk Nominated

Mannie Berk is nominated for his significant impact on the US wine market. Press

Grati’s 2008 Olive Oils

Peter Liem discusses the terroir-driven personalities of the Grati family’s single-grove olive oils. Press

The Finest Retail Source in the U.S.

Bob Parker calls RWC “The finest retail source in the U.S. for authentic Madeira.” Press

In Good Taste: Acetaia del Cristo Balsamico

Forbes completes a full review of RWC's etherial Cristo Balsamic Vinegars. Article

The Langhe’s Old School

Renewed reverence for Piedmont’s Old School gives us hope for traditional winemaking’s survival. Press

Smitten by a Sip

John T. Edge is taken by our Historic Series Madeiras.
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Madeira on the Airwaves

Mannie Berk talks Madeira on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. Press

A Brighter Future for a Wine With a Past

Frank J. Prial chats with Mannie Berk about the storied history of Madeira. Press

Grab a Glass! Wines Fit for Royalty

Ray Isle finds an RWC specialty to be fit for a king. Press

The Benchmark Offerings of Non-Vintage Madeiras

“… (RWC's Historic Series) set the bar as benchmark offerings of non-vintage Madeiras…” Press

Pierre Rovani’s Wine Personalities of the Year

Rovani selects Mannie Berk as one of the key figures in wine during 2004. Press

Drinking in History, From a Bottle

Strong encouragement for readers to experience old wines ... from the RWC. Press

Extending the Olive Oil Branch

Sam Gugino is convinced by Mannie Berk that the best olive oils age gracefully. Press

Aroma

Daniel Paterson & Mandy Aftel compliment RWC's wide selection of Balsamico. Press

Top Five Retailers in the Country

RWC is honored as one of the “Top 5” retailers in the country. Press

Matt Kramer on RWC Olive Oils

Matt Kramer finds RWC Olive Oils “incredibly fine” and prices “unusually fair.” Press

High Praise for RWC

High praise for RWC's prowess uncovering new winemakers and hard-to-find bottlings. Press

Food & Wine 2002 American Wine Awards

RWC is recognized as the United States' best wine importer. Press

A Madeira, My Dear?

The Robb Report identifies RWC as a “best bet.” Press

Forbes discovers RWC's back catalog of old Madeiras.

Forbes discovers RWC's back catalog of old Madeiras. Press

Tying Madeira to the Founding Fathers

The Journal offers a US history lesson, tying Madeira to the founding fathers. Press

Bloomberg

... calls RWC the place to find selections of character. Press

Food & Wine

“Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Company lives up to his moniker, Mr. Madeira…” Press

Bloomberg

... says perusing RWC's catalog is an “expedition of discovery through some of the great vintages of the last century.” Press

The Danger of Tasting Olio Nuovo

A warning about the danger of tasting RWC’s olio nuovo. Press

Best Source for Vintage Madeira in the US

“The Rare Wine Co., renowned for being the best source of vintage Madeira in the U.S.” Press

Food & Wine

Pete Wells finds RWC's range of old Madeira “extraordinary.” Press

The Wine Spectator

... highlights RWCs Madeira scholarship and collection of old documents. Press

Where to find the Best Olive Oil in America

The publication determines where to find the best olive oil in America. Press

Ed Behr on RWC's Olive Oil

Ed Behr: “The Rare Wine Co. has the most discriminating selection of olive oil I know.” Press

The Best American Source of Old Madeiras

Stephen Tanzer identifies RWC as “the best American source of old Madeiras.” Press

Food & Wine

The folks at F&W find it difficult to pick just one bottle from the RWC catalog. Press

"Our favorite source of old wines"

Elin McCoy & John Frederick Walker call RWC “Our favorite source of old wines.” Article

Care of Old Wine

A mature wine can be simply magical—here are some steps to allow the wine to show at its best. Article

Vintage Madeira

Our introduction to one of the world’s most majestic wines. Article

Meursault’s Jean-Philippe Fichet

Jean-Philippe discusses his Bourgogne Blanc V.V. and why he works his soils. Article

The Soul of Côte Rôtie: René Rostaing

René Rostaing explains Côte Rôtie’s noble terroirs. Article

Produttori del Barbaresco

An interview with Aldo Vacca on the history and philosophy of this Barbaresco icon. Article

The Lieux Dits of Anselme Selosse

Anselme Selosse is trying to define Champagne's terroirs with his new, Lieux Dits wines. Article