How Chris Phelps went from aspiring medic to star winemaker

Alex and Graeme MacDonald’s fight for American terroir

Delving into two contrasting vintages for the region

Talking to some of Napa and Sonoma’s leading producers about the threat of wildfires

Discovering Promontory, an extraordinary project and place, with Will Harlan and Cory Empting

Exploring the evolution of one of Napa’s original cult estates, Grace Family Vineyards

Why California is a region that’s so exciting today

Delving into the history and wines behind Napa’s Grand Cru

Talking to Paul Hobbs about why there’s much more to alcohol than a number

Highlights from the last month’s worth of recycling

There isn't enough time to dedicate a feature to every delicious bottle uncorked, so – in lieu of that endeavour – here is a soon-to-be-regular round-up of the producers and wines that have lingered in my memory most over the last month

Two pieces published on Jancis Robinson’s site as part of her wine writing competition