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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 Laube

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


At Age 10, a California Cabernet Still In Great Shape
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

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 Well-Priced, Tasty California Cabernet
Friday, February 5, 2010

Bruce Sanderson

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


A Textbook Claret for a Holiday Feast
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Thomas Matthews

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


A Snappy Greek White
Monday, February 1, 2010

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 Surprisingly Good Sparkling Red from Italy
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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 Friendly Introduction to Southern French Reds
Thursday, January 21, 2010

Dana Nigro

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


A Champagne to Toast a Super Bowl Win
Monday, February 8, 2010

Harvey Steiman

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


A Versatile California Red for an Island Dinner
Thursday, February 4, 2010

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 Fresh and Juicy California Chardonnay
Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Tim Fish

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


A Full-Bodied Chardonnay with Scampi
Friday, January 29, 2010

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.


A Versatile American Bubbly
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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