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The Truth About Robert Mondavi

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An Artistic Approach to Wine • Arthur Hon shares his creative perspective at New York museum restaurant the Modern

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Donum Debuts Dazzling Glass Structure • The Vertical Panorama Pavilion draws inspiration from Sonoma’s weather and landscape

Tasting Brancaia’s Il Blu • A vertical of the super Tuscan shows Merlot’s mettle

Brancaia Il Blu: Selected Vintages 2018–1994 • The reviews below reflect a vertical tasting of 12 vintages of the super Tuscan by Bruce Sanderson earlier this year. Scores given are non-blind. Prices are not available.

The Evolution of Dominus • How vintner Christian Moueix molded a benchmark Napa estate

Dominus Estate: Selected Vintages 2021–1983

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In the Heights: Lokoya Spring Mountain

Welcome Back, Kosta

THE MONDAVI HERITAGE • Robert Mondavi’s legacy lives on in Napa’s most talented winemakers

MONDAVI ALUMNI • The winemakers who worked at Robert Mondavi Winery are a who’s who of American wine. They passed Mondavi’s vision down to others.

JAMES MOLESWORTH’S RECOMMENDED WINES FROM ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY • Robert Mondavi Winery has demonstrated excellence with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon–based blends and Cabernet Franc across recent vintages. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews using the online Wine Ratings search.

THE MONDAVI FUTURE • Mondavi owner Constellation Brands has an ambitious plan to revive the reputation of an icon

CRESCENT CITY CELEBRATION • COMMANDER’S PALACE IN NEW ORLEANS OFFERS A SPIRITED MENU STEEPED IN SOUTHERN COCKTAIL CULTURE

IN THE LAND OF MALABEC • Argentina’s vintners are exploring their country’s diverse terroirs with great success

RECOMMENDED MALBECS FROM ARGENTINA • Nearly 250 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/ArgentinaAlpha113022. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.

THE REGIONS: WHAT TO KNOW

ZUCCARDI’S VISION • SEBASTIÁN ZUCCARDI LEADS THE NEXT GENERATION

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