It’s the week of June 8, 2026.  

Cristaldi is back in the city to taste through the newest releases from New York State wineries.

This will be Cristaldi’s second visit. Last year, he visited Long Island, Hudson Valley, and the Finger Lakes regions, and this year, producers are visiting him in NYC. 

In other news, Cristaldi’s 2023 Napa Cabernet report is now published on Decanter.com. Over 600 wines, with nearly 200 more uploading over the next month. It is a comprehensive overview of one of the best vintages for Napa in the last 100 years. 

Next up: Paris, then Bordeaux, and then back in the US to meet with Santa Barbara producers for an update on that region.

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And, ICYMI: I rated and reviewed the 2026 Willamette Valley Wine Auction wines from the 2024 vintage for Decanter. 

Upcoming: Later this month, we’ll unveil some big news about Cristaldi’s elevated role at the American trade magazines Tasting Panel and Somm Journal, and what it means for C&Co. subscribers.