Jessica Dupuy

From Stars to Words: How Brunello FORMA Is Redefining Vintage Evaluations

2025-03-21T20:43:00Z

Over the past couple of years, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG has undergone a pivotal shift in its vintage evaluation system with the introduction of Brunello FORMA. This new, data-driven approach was designed to provide a more comprehensive assessment ...(read more)

Cava’s Renaissance

2023-03-10T17:05:00Z

Last fall, Marta Casas joined fellow wine students for a two-day sparkling wine seminar in Austria, in preparation for the Diploma in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Following a handful of blind tastings, she heard many stude...(read more)

Defining a New Italy

2022-09-02T20:51:00Z

The road between Siena and Montalcino is a winding thoroughfare snaking its way through the earth-toned farmhouses and cypress trees. It’s a stretch of road Andrea Lonardi often takes to check on the handful of vineyard estates he oversees. As ...(read more)

The Many Sides of Sustainability

2019-02-08T00:40:00Z

Jessica Dupuy considers wine sustainability efforts worldwide, focusing on programs in New Zealand, California, Chile, and Italy.(read more)

Emerging American Wine Regions: Part 2

2018-09-07T18:03:00Z

Earlier this year, I dove into a few American wine regions, both large and small, to get a pulse on the state of the wine being made in regions other than California, Washington, and Oregon. The idea to seek out regional American wines has been a top...(read more)

Emerging American Wine Regions: Part 1

2018-04-05T18:10:00Z

Jessica Dupuy takes a look at a few of the states showing promise beneath the shadow of the dominant American wine regions in California, Washington, and Oregon. She considers current developments in Texas, Michigan, New York, and Arizona.(read more)

Savoring the Rhône Valley: The Flavors of an Iconic Region

2017-09-15T18:10:00Z

Review the basics of the Rhône Valley and learn how the region's cuisine elevates its wines, with recipes for local dishes such as Tapenade Provençal, Poulet d'Avignon, and Apricot & Goat Cheese Tart.(read more)

New Zealand: Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

2017-03-31T15:00:00Z

New Zealand is a country of superlatives, from the towering mountain peaks of the Southern Alps on the South Island to its crystalline glacial lakes, vibrantly green hillsides, gin-clear streams, and breathtaking seaside views. Its culture is deeply ...(read more)