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Wine Spectator takes a closer look at Randall Grahm's unconventional approach to winemaking and his long-running challenge to industry conventions through Bonny Doon Vineyard. The profile, aptly titled 'The Terroirist,' explores how Grahm's rebellious philosophy has shaped discussions around terroir, natural winemaking, and what it means to make authentic wine in the modern era.
A journalist recently tasted one of only 19 remaining bottles of the legendary 1973 Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon – the wine that beat French Bordeaux in the 1976 Judgment of Paris blind tasting. A sister bottle sold at Christie's for $22,500, nearly quadruple its estimate, underscoring the historical and financial significance of this Napa icon. The tasting notes offer a rare glimpse into how this historic wine has aged and why it remains one of America's most celebrated vineyard achievements.