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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.

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

James Laube

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


A Classy Italian Red Enlivens A New York Lunch
Wednesday, November 4, 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

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 Champagne Shared with a Stranger
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Tim Fish

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


A Festive Bubbly for a Stormy Night
Tuesday, October 27, 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.


Aussie Shiraz and Italian Ragù
Monday, October 5, 2009

Thomas Matthews

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


A Spanish Red for Fish
Thursday, November 5, 2009

Bruce Sanderson

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


A French White, 20 Years On
Tuesday, November 3, 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 California Zinfandel for Entertaining Rhône Winemakers
Friday, October 30, 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.


A Red and a Slice
Wednesday, October 28, 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 Cool White for Spicy Cashews
Monday, October 26, 2009

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