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
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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New Fireworks for an Historic Vineyard
Barbeito restores Madeira's mythic Fajã dos Padres, along with the forgotten legacy of Malvasia Candida.
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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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PressPhiladelphia Inquirer
Townsend a worthy refined French cuisine restaurant
Craig LaBan, food critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer, reviews Townsend, a new Philly restaurant.
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PressNew York Times
Wine and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day
Eric Asimov examines wine and chocolate pairings for Valentine's Day.
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PressSan Diego Union Tribune
Accessibly Priced Line of Historic Madeiras
Jon Erickson extols the accessibility of RWC Historic Series Madeira.
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Madeira's Long Engagement with the Lowcountry
Matt and Ted Lee discuss Madeira, their family, and Southern drink culture.
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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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PressGarden & Gun
George Washington's Drink of Choice
Jed Portman writes about Madeira's fascinating history in early America.
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PressJames 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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PressForbes
Why Madeira Is The Next Great Thing In Wine
Forbes on Madeira's "much-deserved renaissance" in the United States.
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PressStarChefs
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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PressThe 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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PressWine 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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PressSan 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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Hey, Tea Partiers, This Wine's for You!
Mike Steinberger finds the missing link in America's political discourse: Madeira.
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Hey, Tea Partiers, This Wine's for You! (1)
Mike Steinberger finds the missing link in America's political discourse: Madeira.
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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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PressWayward 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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PressThe 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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PressSan Francisco Chronicle
More Wine Memories
Jon Bonné discusses some of the most memorable wines he tasted in 2009.
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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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PressUS Airways Magazine
Smitten by a Sip
John T. Edge is taken by our Historic Series Madeiras.
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PressNational Public Radio
Madeira on the Airwaves
Mannie Berk talks Madeira on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
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PressThe 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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PressToday Show
Grab a Glass! Wines Fit for Royalty
Ray Isle finds an RWC specialty to be fit for a king.
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PressWine 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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PressForbes FYI
High Praise for RWC
High praise for RWC's prowess uncovering new winemakers and hard-to-find bottlings.
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PressFood & Wine
Food & Wine 2002 American Wine Awards
RWC is recognized as the United States' best wine importer.
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PressRobb Report
A Madeira, My Dear?
The Robb Report identifies RWC as a "best bet."
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PressThe 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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PressFood & Wine
Food & Wine
"Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Company lives up to his moniker, Mr. Madeira."
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PressWine 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.
