Audrey Frick

New York

Senior Editor and Wine Critic at JebDunnuck.com

Writer at Freelance

Contributing editor for Sonoma, Oregon, Champagne, Barolo/Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino at https://t.co/N31cbEsR3H

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New Releases from Barolo and Barbaresco: Exceptional 2021s and a Preview of 2022

1 month ago | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

This report covers the latest releases from Barolo and Barbaresco, with the majority drawn from the exceptional 2021 vintage. It also includes an early and more variable look at the 2022 vintage in Barbaresco. Looking first at 2021, this is an outstanding vintage that sets the benchmark among three vintages,...… Subscribe to read more Get access to this content and more when you become a subscriber! Subscribe Already a Subscriber?
Bolgheri and the Tuscan Coast: Focusing on the 2021s and 2022s

Mar 18, 2025 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

While this report is primarily focused on the 2022 vintage from the Bolgheri DOC and the 2021 Superiore Category, I’ve expanded it to include other wineries within the larger Tuscan Coast. To name just a few highlights outside of Bolgheri, I encourage readers to explore the wines of Tua Rita...…
Hidden Gems In A Restaurant Wine List

Oct 28, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

While compiling a rather eclectic list of recent tastings, I realized that several selections from outside my assigned regions were standout wines from producers who regularly appeared on my wine list when I worked as a restaurant wine director.
New Releases from the Willamette Valley

Aug 7, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

This report takes an in-depth look at the current releases from the Willamette Valley but also includes wines from across Oregon. While the focus is on the 2022 vintage, many new releases from 2021 are included, since numerous producers held back their wines an additional year before release. The high-level...… Subscribe to read more Get access to this content and more when you become a subscriber! Subscribe Already a Subscriber?
Frick’s Olympic and Late Summer Wine Picks

Aug 4, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

While the Olympics are well underway, I, for one, am all too eager to get together with family and friends and share some bottles while watching the final week of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s games have brought about a renewed energy and excitement for what these athletes bring to the table in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Current Releases from Sonoma with a Focus on 2022

Jun 28, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

2022 Key Takeaways This report largely looks at the current releases from Sonoma, mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 2022. The 2022 vintage in Sonoma County faced a few notable challenges, starting with the frost that kickstarted the growing season, and coming to a stressful head with the “heat dome”...… Subscribe to read more Get access to this content and more when you become a subscriber! Subscribe Already a Subscriber? Login
Audrey’s Top 20 Brunello of 2019

Jun 9, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

Top Ten of Audrey’s Top 20 Brunello of 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2019 Il Marroneto Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie For lovers of this estate, you’re going to want to stop everything and go find the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Delle Grazie if you have the means. There’s simply nothing else like it, and it needs to be experienced.
New Releases from Barolo and Barbaresco

May 14, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

This report takes an in-depth look at the 2020 releases from Barolo as well as the 2019 Barolo Riserva. The new releases from Barbaresco begin with 2021, although many producers are still releasing their 2020s. In the Riserva category, the majority of releases are 2019 Barolo and Barbaresco, with a...… Subscribe to read more Get access to this content and more when you become a subscriber! Subscribe Already a Subscriber? Login
2019 Brunello di Montalcino and 2018 Riserva

Feb 29, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

This report takes an in-depth look at the newest releases from Montalcino, including the 2019 Annata category, the 2018 Riservas, and the Rosso di Montalcino from both 2021 and 2022. I was able to taste nearly all the bottled wines multiple times during my tastings in Montalcino this January with...… Subscribe to read more Get access to this content and more when you become a subscriber! Subscribe Already a Subscriber? Login
Krug’s Latest Release Of Les Creations De 2011 Millesime Brut

Feb 29, 2024 | jebdunnuck.com | Audrey Frick

I was able to taste the new vintage for the first time a couple of weeks ahead of its March 1st 2024 release, with Olivier Krug in New York. In addition, he wisely presented this alongside the 2006 vintage and the 167th Edition of Grand Cuvee, which was released in 2020.