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Alder Yarrow

@vinography.com
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Wine writer, critic, husband and father. Wine by night, brand experience consulting by day. Find my writing at Vinography.Com and all my other socials on various platforms as @vinography.

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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 1h
Wanna spend your lunchtime or tea-time with me and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards talking about the world of wine? In slightly less than 2 hours we'll be having an Instagram Live conversation. Please join us! Check it out at @vinography or @TablasCreek - 12:00 PM Pacific
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 1h
Wine lovers! Here's your weekly suggested reading list of all things wine-related that I discovered on the internet last week and thought would be worth your time to check out:
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 9/27/26
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 28/09/2026
When one of the world's most talented winemakers decides to lay out his grand unified field theory on wine, you shut up and listen. Here's Eben Sadie in his own words, plus notes on his extraordinary 2024 wines.
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The Road to Great Wine With Eben Sadie
When one of the world’s most talented and ambitious winemakers decides to lay out what sounds like a grand unified
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 23/09/2026
Here's my recommended weekly reading list for wine lovers of all the online wine stories I think are worth your time.
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 9/20/26
Here's all the news that I thought was fit to drink last week for wine lovers. Carefully curated from around the internet.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 22/09/2026
When the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards gave their first prize in short-form writing to a piece clearly written by AI last week, it was yet another nail in the coffin of wine writing as a discipline.
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Is That the Death Rattle of Wine Writing I Hear?
My thoughts on the controversy that is roiling the wine-writing world at the moment in the wake of the recent 67 Pall Mall Awards.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 18/09/2026
I'm late posting a link to my recommended list of reading for wine lovers this week. Here you go!
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 9/13/26
Here's your well-curated weekly reading list of all things wine-related that I think you might want to check out as a wine lover.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 18/09/2026
My thoughts on Vin et Hip-Hop. Tickets sold out in seconds this week, and having attended the LA version, I can see why. These events are refreshingly different than any other wine event out there, and open doors for new audiences.
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Hip-Hop Doesn't Need Wine, But Wine Just Might Need Hip-Hop
My thoughts on the unique and promising set of events held under the banner of Vin et Hip-Hop, originating in Burgundy.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 03/09/2026
RIP Gloria. Once a warrior always a warrior. www.nytimes.com/2026...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 31/08/2026
Wine lovers! Every week on Friday I post a wine-related photo just for the beauty of it all. This week's was a shot from the remarkable vineyards of Pico Island in the Açores. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Vinography Images: Vine Corral
The picturesque and mind-bending stone corrals that make viticulture possible on Pico Island in the Azores of Portugal. Photo by Alder Yarrow.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 31/08/2026
The second part of my 2-part ode to South Africa as the most thrilling place for wine on the globe right now. Includes reviews of more than 200 of my favorite wines.
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Why South Africa Is the Most Exciting Wine Region on the Planet, Part II
The second of a two part series on why I think South Africa is the most compelling wine region on the planet right now. More than 200 wines reviewed....
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 26/08/2026
Napa's Oakville AVA is the epicenter of cult Cabernet in the valley. Here are my scores for 112 of the region's top wines from the 2022 and 2023 vintages.
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Napa's Royal Reds: The Taste of Oakville 2026
There aren’t many tastings in California where the wine trade lines up more than an hour in advance of the
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 26/08/2026
Hello wine lovers, here's your weekly suggested reading list of all things wine-related that I thought would be worth paying attention to from the past week of online publishing. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 8/24/26
Here's all the wine news that's fit to drink. All the stories that I think might be interesting to wine lovers gathered weekly in an easy-to-scan list.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/08/2026
After an exceptionally hot summer, the harvest of France’s famed Champagne grapes began in early August, weeks ahead of schedule. Many growers and seasonal workers were still on vacation.
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‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’: Early Harvest Rattles France’s Wine Industry
Extreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 19/08/2026
Hey wine lovers, here’s your weekly curated list of wine news and other wine-related stories that I think are worth your time to read. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 8/16/26
All the news that is fit to drink - all the interesting bits about wine I discovered grazing the fields beside the information superhighway last week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 13/08/2026
I think South Africa is the most exciting wine-producing region on the planet right now. Here's the first of two articles about that, and how the reasons aren't the obvious ones: www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Why South Africa is the Most Exciting Wine Region on the Planet, Part I
I've said it once, and I'll keep saying it. South Africa is on fire and like no other wine country on earth at the moment. The wines are amazing.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 13/08/2026
Earthquake in Oakland just now. Dishes wobbling in the kitchen.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 09/08/2026
Oh goddamit. Not Jukesie. What a f*cking tragedy. Godspeed brother.
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Wine writer Matthew Jukes dies aged 58
Matthew Jukes, one of Britain's best-known wine writers, has died suddenly while on holiday with his family in Portugal. He was 58.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 05/08/2026
I'm no natural wine evangelist as a rule, but this situation in Slovenia is ridiculous and dangerous. Read Simon's article and sign the petition.
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Slovenian Winemakers Face Threat of Not Being Allowed to Sell Wine
Here's the full details, plus how you can help
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 04/08/2026
Love Pinot and Chardonnay? Looking for something to do in a couple of weeks? Check out the Wine & Fire Festival in the Sta. Rita Hills. 40 top wineries pouring their best stuff along with fantastic food, live music and more!
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Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Celebration: Aug 13-16, Lompoc
No one, including me, pays enough attention to Santa Barbara Wine Country. It’s frankly one of the greatest sources of
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 04/08/2026
Hey wine lovers, here's your weekly suggested reading list, culled from all the stuff I read about wine that was published last week on the internet. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 8/2/26
Here's everything interesting about wine that I discovered online this past week that I thought would be worth your time to read.
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American Association of Wine Economists AAWE @wineecon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
2026 Australian Wine Grape Crush, by Variety. Chardonnay has overtaken Shiraz as Australia's #1 crushed variety — 288,183 tons vs. 234,377 in 2026. Whites lead reds overall too: 669,445 tons vs. 596,226.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 31/07/2026
A really lovely piece worth reading by Ray Isle about experiencing the security crisis in Guadalajara firsthand. www.travelandleisure...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 29/07/2026
Wine lovers: here’s your recommended weekly reading list of recently published wine-related stories and news.
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 7/26/26
Here's your weekly dose of wine news and information curated from my journeys around the interwebs over the past week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 29/07/2026
RIP David Hirsch. Another absolute legend of California wine lost. This one hits harder than most.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 25/07/2026
Calling winemakers to get some quotes for a story I'm working on, and some are saying, "Sorry, can't talk, we've started harvest." And they're not harvesting grapes for sparkling wine. That was last week and the week before. It's July 24th FFS.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 21/07/2026
Hello wine lovers, here's your weekly suggested reading list of all things wine-related that have been published recently online.
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 7/19/26
Here's the weekly curated list of wine news, stories and other features that I think are worth reading for wine lovers around the internet.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 21/07/2026
Love wine? Got a little extra time on your hands this weekend (or are you the type who will change your plans to taste some really excellent wine?) Check out the Unfiltered Wine Festival in Berkeley -
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Unfiltered Wine Festival: July 25-26, Berkeley
You know what’s better than a wine tasting event that features some really excellent producers of low-intervention wines? Two days
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 15/07/2026
Hug your favorite old vine today(gently) it’s Old Vine Day! Then go open (or buy) a bottle of old vine wine so we can keep ‘em in the ground! #oldvines @ouroldvines @oldvineproject
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 13/07/2026
You know it's hot when you have to ask for new ice in your wine's ice bucket three times over the course of dinner and the wine still never quite gets cold enough. #firstworldproblems for sure. #parisheatdome
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 13/07/2026
DAMMIT! NOT SAM NEILL!! A shocking and unexpected loss to hear about this morning. Those of us connected to NZ wine knew not the immensely talented Hollywood celeb, but a kind, funny man who loved an ugly pig, a farm, an industry, and a country. RIP. You'll be sorely missed.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 09/07/2026
So wine world, what do we think about Michelin's new ratings for Burgundy? Only 94 producers highlighted, and only nine 3-grape ratings. The "reviews" if you can call them that, are befuddling. Some reference specific vintages, others are generic AF. guide.michelin.com/g...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 08/07/2026
Hello, wine lovers. Here's your weekly suggested reading list of things I think are worth your time to check out online. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 7/5/26
My list of the wine articles, wine news, and other things wine-related that I think are worth your time to read this week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 08/07/2026
Chuffed, as my British friends would say, to be a finalist for the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator awards @67pall_mall. It's a great group of immensely talented finalists to be amongst. I wish all my colleagues the best of luck (but secretly want @MaluLambert to win!).
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 02/07/2026
Nice coverage by Sarah Brown of the OVR seal announcement on Tuesday.
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Old Vine Registry Launches New Seal Initiative to Provide Value to Historic Vineyards
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 01/07/2026
Wine lovers! Here's your weekly suggested reading list from all the online wine stories I ran across in my journeys through the internet last week.
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 6/28/26
Here's my suggested weekly reading list of wine news and all other things wine-related that I think are worth your time to peruse online.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 01/07/2026
A very thorough and kind article published today about the announcements I made in yesterday's Old Vine Registry webinar. www.jancisrobinson.c...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 30/06/2026
Reminder - the Old Vine Registry annual webinar will be tomorrow morning at 9 PDT / 5 BST. We'll be covering the last year of progress on the Registry, the annual winners of our Vine Hunt contest, and a new exciting initiative. Register for free here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: OLD VINE REGISTRY - ANNUAL WEBINAR. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Old Vine Registry's annual webinar returns with Alder Yarrow talking through the latest Registry developments and the continued impact it's having on the global old vine community. The Heritage Vine Hunt Contest's original goal of 10,000 registered old vineyards by 2027 was surpassed more than a year early. Alder will announce this year’s winners and the Contest's revised ambition for its final year. Join us for all of that PLUS the first public reveal of a new initiative launching this autumn - one that will see the Old Vine Registry expand its reach from the digital realm to where it matters most: on the wines themselves. A session not to be missed for anyone working with, advocating for, or simply passionate about the world's oldest vines.
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Eric Asimov @ericasimov.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Is the link between food and wine fading? www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/d...
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Have We Forgotten Wine’s Place at the Table?
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 26/06/2026
Very proud of my friend & colleague Ana Carolina Quintela for her 1st piece for @JancisRobinson, a profile of Alder Springs, including (very sad) breaking news that they will be ceasing farming operations after the 2026 harvest. Article for subscribers. www.jancisrobinson.c...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 23/06/2026
Wine lovers! Here's your weekly suggested reading list of all the things I thought might be worth your time that I've read online in the last week. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 6/21/26
Here's the curated list of wine news, wine articles, stories, and other pieces I think are worth the time of any wine lover to read this week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 22/06/2026
Cool story about the "other things" that winemakers make that aren't wine in their spare time.
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Meet the star California winemakers with beer, whiskey and other drinks projects beyond wine
Fancy a Kutch brandy or Mt Brave whiskey – or how about a beer with Screaming Eagle pedigree? Ana Carolina Quintela meets the top California winemakers finding creative outlets – and new customers – by crafting non-wine beverages.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 22/06/2026
We're approaching 3 years since the launch of the Old Vine Registry. Join me on June 30th for a free webinar highlighting our latest developments, the winners of this year's Heritage Vine Hunt contest, and a preview of a new initiative. Register here: swirlwine.us17.list-...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 16/06/2026
Wine lovers! Here's your weekly suggested reading list of all things wine-related that I've found of interest in my cruising about the internets over the past week. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 6/14/26
Wine lovers! Here's my suggested weekly reading list of all the wine news and other wine-related stories I found of interest over the past week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 09/06/2026
Wine aficionados! Here's your weekly suggested reading list of all the interesting things I found online about wine in my past week of browsing. Enjoy! www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 6/7/26
My weekly roundup of all the wine news and wine-related stories that I think are worth your precious time to read. Enjoy.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 08/06/2026
All I gotta say is that today, after 7 years of mourning, I got my beloved KFOG back thanks to Spotify Prompted Playlists, and I am absolutely over the moon. Also? No commercials. ROCK ON! 🤘
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 01/06/2026
My reviews of press sample wines this past week included some Portuguese whites and reds, a couple of getms from Sonoma, and more.
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/24/26
My thoughts, tasting notes, and scores for a bunch of wines I received as press samples recently. Some gems from Portugal and Sonoma County this week.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 01/06/2026
Every friday I post a wine-related photo on my website just for the beauty of it. Last week's was an invitation to climb the stairway to Chardonnay. www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Vinography Images: Stairway to Chardonnay
The upper section of Bell Hill vineyard in New Zealand offers a stairway to heaven for Chardonnay lovers. Photo by Alder Yarrow.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 01/06/2026
Bravo gentlemen! Three Austrian winemakers pen a manifesto worth reading: www.sylvia-petz.at/r...
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 29/05/2026
Everyone knows New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. But most people overlook the white wines that came before Sav Blanc was a thing. NZ Aromatic White Wines are worth your attention, that is, if you can find them.
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New Zealand's Forgotten Aromatic White Wines
My thoughts on the oft-forgotten aromatic white wines of New Zealand, with scores on more than 70 Pinot Gris and Rieslings.
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Alder Yarrow @vinography.com · 26/05/2026
Wine lovers: here's your weekly dose of wine news and infotainment scoured from around the internet in the past week. All the stuff that Vinography thinks is worth your time to read: www.vinography.com/2... #winethreads
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Wine News: What I'm Reading the Week of 5/24/26
Here are the things that I think are worth reading for wine lovers this week, based on my past week's worth of trolling the world wine web.
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