If California had a classification system like that of Bordeaux, Ridge's Monte Bello estate high atop the Santa Cruz Mountains would certainly be named a First Growth. Originally planted in 1886, Monte Bello's unique situation and limestone soils yi
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Italian Authorities Bust Counterfeit Sassicaia Ring
As reported in CNN and elsewhere, Italian police recently cracked down on an international ring of criminals involved in the production of counterfeit Sassicaia, one of the most expensive and highest rated wines produced in that country.&nb
Investment-Grade Bottles at Estate Wine Brokers
Since the publication of our book Investing in Fine Wine in 2017, we've received dozens of inquiries asking for our assistance building wine investment portfolios. With that in mind, below is a list of recent releases from producers with proven trac
New Arrivals from Domaine Roulot
Estate Wine Brokers is thrilled to present new arrivals from one of the greatest Chardonnay producers in Burgundy if not the world, Domaine Roulot. Originally founded in 1930, the story of the domaine really began when winemaker Guy Roulot married G
An Estimated 80% of Napa's Cabernet May be Lost to Smoke and Fire
As recently reported in Bloomberg, a staggering 80% of Napa's Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards may be damaged or destroyed by the wildfires that continue to rage throughout the region. The ever-growing list of noteworthy properties lost to the
New Releases from Opus One
A wine that requires no introduction for many of our readers, Opus One is a joint venture between the late Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux. From the onset, Opus One was conceived as a Bordeaux
Silver Oak Launches First New Brand in Decades: Timeless Napa Valley
Originally founded in 1972, Silver Oak is synonymous with premium Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from California's top AVAs, and to this day their wines remain staples in steakhouses and fine dining restaurants all over the world. For the
A Spectacular Collection of Barolo Direct from Italy
Estate Wine Brokers is thrilled to present a phenomenal collection of mature Barolo and Barbaresco direct from Piedmont. The original owner of these wines is a longtime industry professional residing in Alba with extremely strong ties to top estates
New Arrivals: Large Formats from Spottswoode & Dominus
Estate Wine Brokers is thrilled to present newly released large formats from two of Napa Valley's leading producers, Spottswoode in St. Helena and Dominus Estate in Yountville. On offer today are magnums of the 'perfect' 2016 Spottswoode Cabernet al
So-Called "Clean" Wine Roils Industry Professionals
As reported in several media outlets, the wine world is currently outraged over the recent claims made by Cameron Diaz and her business partner Katherine Power about so-called "clean" wine. The current commotion was ignited when Diaz and P