Kerin O'Keefe

A conversation with the exceptional Kerin O'Keefe, one of the most influential wine critics worldwide, respec…

Vintage report

After tasting almost 170 2018 Brunello di Montalcino, here’s everything you need to know about the vintage an…

Passion and knowledge. These are the keys to the success of Kerin O’Keefe, one of the world’s most influentia…

Vintage report

Franciacorta turns out world class Metodo Classicos that get better every year

Over the last decade or so, two seemingly parallel narratives have emerged in the wine world. One, is that we…

Angelo Gaja, one of Italy’s most charismatic and successful winemakers, is credited not only with drawing Bar…

Terroir isn't just about wine. Chefs in Italy are looking local for their ingredients, from Caffè Cibrèo in F…

For thousands of years, terra cotta containers called anfore, orci or giare in Italian were the only option a…

Speaking to the Drinks Business at the Soave 2015 Preview in Monteforte d'Alpone, Veneto, Italian wine critic…

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage that faces the just-released 2011 Brunellos is that they come on the heels o…

Readers often ask me: what's your favorite wine? That's a tough question, because I love so many, from full-b…

One of the best aspects of my job is the number of fantastic, diverse wines that I get to try every year, and…

The Italian regions and the vintages you should be buying, cellaring and drinking, now and for years to come.

Timorasso - The most famous unknown wine Kerin O’Keefe explores the recovery and rise of Timorasso, the indig…

"A measured, informative and very readable tour of Barololandia" Review of Kerin O'Keefe, Barolo and Barbar…

In February 2014, the Chianti Classico Consorzio officially debuted the newest category of Chianti Classico, …

The best wine writers are willing to offend if it means telling the truth. That's easier said than done. When…

Perhaps nothing causes more debate among lovers of fine wine than decanting. And most people have a love-hate…

Perhaps nothing causes more debate among lovers of fine wine than decanting. And most people have a love-hate…

No one can deny that Italian wine has benefited from a string of great vintages over the last 15 years. Hot, …

True to its reputation, Sicily was a balmy 72?F and in full bloom in early December, a welcome respite from t…

"La maestosità delle Alpi con le cime innevate è la splendida cornice delle colline coperte da vigneti. Il Pi…