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Wine Spectator editors share their most interesting wines, enjoyed with friends over meals. These bottles were tasted non-blind; members can read official blind reviews.

James Suckling

Senior editor James Suckling joined Wine Spectator in 1981. As European bureau chief, he is based in Tuscany and tastes the wines of Italy, Bordeaux and Port.


A Century-Old Wine Worth Staying Up Too Late
Friday, November 20, 2009

Thomas Matthews

Executive editor Thomas Matthews joined Wine Spectator in 1988. His tasting beats are Spain and New York.


A Crisp, Affordable White Burgundy
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Alison Napjus

Tasting coordinator Alison Napjus has worked in Wine Spectator's New York office since 2000. Her tasting beats are Alsace and Beaujolais.


A California Cabernet Name Everyone Knows
Monday, November 16, 2009

James Molesworth

Senior editor James Molesworth joined Wine Spectator in 1997. He reviews the wines of Argentina, Chile, the Finger Lakes, the Loire, the Rhône and South Africa.


A Sweet Wine with Staying Power
Thursday, November 12, 2009

MaryAnn Worobiec

Tasting coordinator MaryAnn Worobiec has been with Wine Spectator since 1997. Her tasting beats are California Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc and "other" whites.


Grooving on Grüner Veltliner
Monday, November 9, 2009

Dana Nigro

Senior editor Dana Nigro joined Wine Spectator in 1998. She is managing editor of WineSpectator.com.


A California Sparkler for Sunday Brunch, or Dinner
Monday, November 2, 2009

Kim Marcus

Managing editor Kim Marcus joined Wine Spectator in 1988. His tasting beats include Austria, Greece, southern France and the table wines of Portugal.


A Fine White Sipper for a Holiday Party
Thursday, November 19, 2009

James Laube

Senior editor James Laube, Wine Spectator's expert on the wines of California, joined the magazine in 1983.


A Charming Pinot for a Picnic at the Beach
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Bruce Sanderson

Senior editor and tasting director Bruce Sanderson joined Wine Spectator in 1993. His tasting beats are Burgundy, Champagne and Germany.


A Riesling Between Youth and Maturity
Friday, November 13, 2009

Tim Fish

Associate Editor Tim Fish joined the Wine Spectator staff in 2001. His tasting beat includes California sparkling wine, Zinfandel and Merlot.


Racy California Rhône Red with a Mexican Feast
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Harvey Steiman

Editor at large Harvey Steiman joined Wine Spectator in 1983; his tasting beats are Australia, New Zealand, Oregon and Washington.


An Italian Sparkler to Counter Cured Meats
Friday, November 6, 2009

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