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Wine Spectator Announces Dynamic Lineup of 150 Italian Wineries for OperaWine 2026

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12 Refreshing Alto Adige Whites Up to 92 Points

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Elena Walch produces several impressive white wines that showcase the range and quality of Alto Adige.12 Refreshing Alto Adige Whites Up to 92 Points

Elena Walch produces several impressive white wines that showcase the range and quality of Alto Adige.12 Refreshing Alto Adige Whites Up to 92 Points

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When research shows balanced, moderate wine consumption can be healthy, anti-alcohol advocates drown it out

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Illustration of wine and healthy foods, including cheese, olive oil and fruit. Photo credit: Getty Images / Alina N.Wine Lovers Win on Science, Lose on Noise

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96-Point Rhônes, Classic-Rated Super Tuscans and Zinfandels

This week’s newest top reviews include a 92-point, $28 red wine Value Pick and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines!

Foxen's Tinaquaic Vineyard in California's Santa Maria Valley96-Point Rhônes, Classic-Rated Super Tuscans and Zinfandels

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At Trois Noix, winemaker Mike Tracy and proprietor Jaime Araujo produce a range of reds and whites that are notably accessible for Napa.Redefining Luxury—and Embracing Community—at Napa’s Trois Noix

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The Dec. 15 issue Advance features fantastic Smart Buys from Italy and California, plus Best Values as low as $11!

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Epoch winemaker Jordan Fiorentini crafted a range of top-rated reds this year from the winery’s estate vineyards in Paso Robles.

Epoch winemaker Jordan Fiorentini crafted a range of top-rated reds this year from the winery’s estate vineyards in Paso Robles.

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Napa-based Frank Family Vineyards uses grapes from the nearby Carneros region for its noteworthy Chardonnay.

Napa-based Frank Family Vineyards uses grapes from the nearby Carneros region for its noteworthy Chardonnay.

8 Exuberant California Chardonnays Up to 92 Points

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Michel Chapoutier’s Crozes-Hermitage bottlings give a taste of the famed producer’s style at a fraction of the price of his Hermitage cuvées.

Michel Chapoutier’s Crozes-Hermitage bottlings give a taste of the famed producer’s style at a fraction of the price of his Hermitage cuvées.

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Portrait of Le Macchiole's Cinzia Merli in front of a cartoon wall

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Argyle has sourced grapes from its Knudsen Vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills since 1987.

Argyle has sourced grapes from its Knudsen Vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills since 1987.

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Wine director Aukai Bell oversees a list of more than 2,000 wines at Grand Award winner Gabriel Kreuther.

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Auberge du Soleil offers top-notch wines, nestled into the hills of Napa Valley.

Auberge du Soleil offers top-notch wines, nestled into the hills of Napa Valley.

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From Willamette Pinot Noir to Champagne, these bottles won't fumble the ball at your next tailgate.

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Robert Mondavi with glasses and bottles of wine. Photo credit: Courtesy of Mondavi

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Wine Spectator’s Alison Napjus, front row in orange, joined Italian wine industry leaders in Chicago for Vinitaly USA’s second edition.

Wine Spectator’s Alison Napjus, front row in orange, joined Italian wine industry leaders in Chicago for Vinitaly USA’s second edition.

Wine Spectator Announces Dynamic Lineup of 150 Italian Wineries for OperaWine 2026

Italy’s top names will pour at the annual tasting during Vinitaly in Verona, one of the world’s biggest wine events

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The majority of evidence suggests that wine, consumed in light to moderate amounts with food, can be part of a healthy diet for many adults.

The majority of evidence suggests that wine, consumed in light to moderate amounts with food, can be part of a healthy diet for many adults.

Wine Lovers Win on Science, Lose on Noise

When research shows balanced, moderate wine consumption can be healthy, anti-alcohol advocates drown it out

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With the release of Napa’s 2022 Cabernets, senior editor James Molesworth questions how many prestigious names chose to price wines from this challenging vintage.

With the release of Napa’s 2022 Cabernets, senior editor James Molesworth questions how many prestigious names chose to price wines from this challenging vintage.

The Biggest Mistake with 2022 Cabernet

It should have been a no-brainer for Napa wineries to drop prices on a lesser vintage

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Tablas Creek in Paso Robles is bringing new life to lesser-known Rhône grape varieties; senior editor Aaron Romano finds out why … .

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Auctioneer John Curley encouraged the crowd to bid high and support local children’s literacy programs.

Auctioneer John Curley encouraged the crowd to bid high and support local children’s literacy programs.

Sonoma County Wine Celebration Raises $1 Million for Children’s Literacy

Over the past four decades, the wine country event has donated more than $44 million to local charities

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Kyle MacLachlan with Laura and Ian MacNeil, a board member of the 2026 Auction of Washington Wines.

Barrels, Beneficiaries and a Bear: Auction of Washington Wines Raises $4 Million

With the help of wineries’ generosity and Kyle MacLachlan’s enthusiasm, the 38th annual auction supported enology students and health care

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Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci joins Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast with host James Molesworth.

Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci joins Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast with host James Molesworth.

Straight Talk Episode 30: It’s Not About Michael Silacci, It’s About Opus One

For more than two decades, Silacci has been the man behind the world-renowned Napa Cabernet created by Robert Mondavi and Bordeaux's Baron Philippe de Rothschild. He joined our podcast to talk about his life in wine

Sep 26, 2025

A group of friends and wine lovers from Quincy, Ill., all lent a hand for the 2025 contest winner, a parody of a Sir Mix-a-Lot song.

A group of friends and wine lovers from Quincy, Ill., all lent a hand for the 2025 contest winner, a parody of a Sir Mix-a-Lot song.

‘Large Format (Baby Got Casks)’ Wins Wine Spectator’s 2025 Video Contest

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