Rockburn's punchy new releases from the deep south

Where did the past 20 years go? The latest releases from Rockburn of Central Otago mark the 21st vintage of winemaker Malcolm Rees‑Francis, whose tenure has shaped Rockburn into one of the region’s most consistent wineries for quality and diversity but also span Central's journey from a new wine frontier into one of the world’s most respected cool climate wine regions. Central is the most southerly major wine region on Earth. It has forged a global reputation in a few short decades for win...

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The wines of Rioja 2026

The Rioja wine region is a mighty, impressive ship. It seems to have the ability to weather most any storm. But, despite its might, will the current downward trends in wine drinking, especially reds, prove too much to handle? That remains to be seen, but via the current Tasting Report and a week spent in the region in June, a vast number of changes are happening to keep the ship afloat as well as build a bridge to better times. A work ever in progress About this time last year, […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.

DOC Rioja 2026

All of these wines were tasted during the week of 15-19 June, 2026 with the majority tasted at the premises of the Rioja Consejo and an additional amount tasted in situ at the wineries. All wines were tasted in non-blind conditions to maintain consistency. Please read the Regional Report for additional context. Note: VdP – Vino de Pueblo certification, VS – Viñedo Singular certification For full access, please purchase a Personal Subscription or Commercial Subscription.

Rockburn's punchy new releases from the deep south

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The wines of Rioja 2026

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