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The Pursuit of Minerality

The Pursuit of Minerality

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

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Villa de Corullon

Villa de Corullon

The remarkable story of Descendientes de J. Palacios' 2019 Villa de Corullon, whose 96-point Luis Gutierrez rating in the Wine Advocate belies its $44.95 price.

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    The Making of the Lenox Madeira Bottles

    Our journey to re-create the beautiful bottle used by Robert Lenox in the 18th century.

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    Barolo Monprivato and Barolo Riserva Cà d’Morissio

    Preserving Maurizio’s Nebbiolo Michét for the Future

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    Wine Tariffs, An Open Letter

    If new, higher wine tariffs are allowed to go into effect, great damage is likely to be done not only to U.S. companies and their employees, but for the future of American-made wines in a global marketplace.

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    RWC Interviews: René Rostaing

    RWC talks with René Rostaing about winemaking in Côte Rôtie, both now and during the time of his legendary uncle, Marius Gentaz, and father in-law, Albert Dervieux.

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    Selosse & Valdespino: When Anselme Met Eduardo

    A meeting of two great RWC winemakers: Anselme Selosse and Valdespino's Eduardo Ojeda.

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    Peter Liem on Selosse & Valdespino

    Peter Liem on the connection between Selosse & Valdespino, as well as Selosse's foray into fortified wine.

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    Selosse Cellar Theft

    Thirty-nine hundred bottles of Jacques Selosse Champagne have been stolen from Selosse's cellar.

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    Garden & Gun

    George Washington's Drink of Choice

    Jed Portman writes about Madeira's fascinating history in early America.

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    James Suckling

    Learning to Port When You Really Need Madeira

    William McIlhenny talks about an appropriate time for Madeira and the wine's comeback.

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    Forbes

    Why Madeira Is The Next Great Thing In Wine

    Forbes on Madeira's "much-deserved renaissance" in the United States.

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    StarChefs

    Scaffidi Turns to the RWC to Build Madeira Program

    To build his Madeira program, The Jefferson's Michael Scaffidi "sought out the legendary Mannie Berk."

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    The Wine Advocate

    The Great Specialist of Madeira Wines

    Robert Parker calls Mannie Berk "the great specialist of [Madeira] wines."

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    Meursault’s Jean-Philippe Fichet

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

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    Lieux Dits of Anselme Selosse

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

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    Wine Advocate

    Madeira 1795 To Today

    Neal Martin (re)-discovers Madeira and determines it is entering a new golden age.

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    Notes from Spain: 2011

    A recent trip to Spain offers plenty of chances to assess the impressive 2009s and the young 2010s.

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    Madeira Wine

    Mannie Berk writes about Madeira's stature as a wine of time & place.

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    San Francisco Chronicle

    Madeira, a Holiday Treat, Enjoying Revival

    Jon Bonné lauds Madeira’s exceptional versatility at the table.

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    A Nip in the Air? Bring On the Madeira

    Paul Einbund's offers his personal recommendations for how best to enjoy Madeira.

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    The Game Changer

    2010 was the year that Madeira finally dusted itself off, recapturing some of the lofty prestige it enjoyed two centuries ago.

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    Madeira & Food: An Old Frontier

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

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    Wayward Tendrils Quarterly

    A Heroic Undertaking

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

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    A Homage to a Madeira Great

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

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    Notes from Spain: 2009

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

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    Transcending Category

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

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    Madeira Struck by Devastating Floods

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

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    The New York Times

    A New Course for Dessert Wine

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

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    San Francisco Chronicle

    More Wine Memories

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

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    Descended From Giants

    Giacomo Conterno’s Epic 2002 Monfortino.

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    Rain and Money

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

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    Using Power For Good

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

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    Intellectual Journey

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

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    Out of the Wilderness

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

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    America's First Wine

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

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    Mannie Berk Nominated

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

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    The Langhe's Old School

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

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    National Public Radio

    Madeira on the Airwaves

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

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    The New York Times

    A Brighter for a Wine With a Past

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

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    Today Show

    Grab a Glass! Wines Fit for Royalty

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

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    Wine Enthusiast

    The Benchmark Offerings of Non-Vintage Madeiras

    RWC's Historic Series set the bar as benchmark offerings of non-vintage Madeiras.

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    Forbes FYI

    High Praise for RWC

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

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    Food & Wine

    Food & Wine 2002 American Wine Awards

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

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    Robb Report

    A Madeira, My Dear?

    The Robb Report identifies RWC as a "best bet."

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    The Wall Street Journal

    Tying Madeira to the Founding Fathers

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

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    Food & Wine

    Food & Wine

    "Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Company lives up to his moniker, Mr. Madeira."

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    Wine Journal

    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.”

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    Vintage Madeira

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