Future Reports

Report #31
The Wines of Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is Italy's finest Sangiovese-based wine. The special climate, soils, clonal material, and rigorous production of Montalcino all contribute to its reputation for elegance and long life in the cellar. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the key producers and reviews of the 2007 and earlier vintages.

Report #32
The New Wines of Israel

This tiny country has a dynamic, young wine industry. More than 150 wineries are producing wines of distinction that are unknown to most wine enthusiasts. This report explores the emergence of Israel's modern wine industry. We identify the top wineries, the best growing regions, the most talented winemakers and provide wine reviews.

Wines of Miro Tcholakov: Trentadue & Miro Cellars

Miro Tcholakov

Miro Tcholakov is an American/Bulgarian success story. He studied enology at the Higher Institute of Agriculture in Plovdiv after which he participated in a Future Farmers of America exchange program, which took him to Napa Valley. From there he became assistant winemaker at Dry Creeks Vineyard and in 1998 winemaker at Trentadue. He subsequently established his own winery, Miro Cellars, while continuing to make first class wines for Trentadue, including the superb La Storia reserves. We review the new releases of Trentadue and Miro Cellars below. These excellent wines confirm our earlier reviews of them.

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