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Marqués de Riscal co-owner José Luis Muguiro

Wine Star: Marqués de Riscal’s José Luis Muguiro

The Rioja producer, architect Frank Gehry and late Bordeaux winemaker Paul Pontallier created a bottle that had never been shared outside the winery before this weekend

Left to right: Santa Rita's Sebastián Labbé, Clos Apalta's Charles de Bournet, Wine Spectator senior editor Kim Marcus, Aurelio Montes and Almaviva's Michel Frou

Tasting Reports

Icons of Chile: Bordeaux Roots in the New World

Oct 21, 2019

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

2019 Grand Tastings: Sharing the Joy of Wine

Oct 18, 2019

Elk Cove was established in 1974 and remains family-owned to this day.

Tasting Highlights

8 Oregon Chardonnays at 90+ Points

Oct 21, 2019

Crates of Bordeaux await shipping at a French warehouse; the new tariffs will mean more expensive wines.

Your Favorite Old World Wine Is About to Get More Expensive

Oct 18, 2019

Georg Riedel at the Riedel Factory Museum.

Georg Riedel Earns Wine Spectator’s Distinguished Service Award

Nov 15, 2019

Current Buying Guide: Nov 30, 2019

Tastings and Reviews

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Tastings and Reviews

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Château de Montfaucon makes Côtes du Rhône wines as well as Lirac and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Château de Montfaucon makes Côtes du Rhône wines as well as Lirac and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

8 Côtes du Rhônes Ready for the Weekend

Keep these newly reviewed reds on hand for your Saturday night party or Netflix night in

Oct 17, 2019

Graham vineyard

Graham vineyard

Insider: 98-Pointer Built for the Long Haul; California Reds

36 classic and outstanding editors' picks from California, Portugal, France and Italy

Oct 16, 2019

Architect Carl Fredrik Svenstedt designed Delas' stunning new winery facility.

Architect Carl Fredrik Svenstedt designed Delas' stunning new winery facility.

New-Look Delas' Wines to Watch

With an impressive new winery up and running, Delas' Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie Syrahs continue to improve

Oct 17, 2019

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Our Annual California Cabernet Report

2016 rates 98 points, capping a string of excellent vintages

Nov 15, 2019

Bollinger vineyards

Bollinger vineyards

Advance: Dec. 15 Edition

Our member newsletter previews the Best Values, Smart Buys, Collectibles and Highly Recommended wines

Oct 15, 2019

Winemakers Sepp and Maria Muster

Winemakers Sepp and Maria Muster

Vintage Charts: Austria

Updated: whites and reds

Oct 15, 2019

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Daily Wine Picks

Recently reviewed wines to try for all tastes and budgets

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125 Top Values to Try Now

From Old World headliners to New World up-and-comers, these all clock in at 88-plus points and $25 or less

Oct 15, 2019

Ask Dr. Vinny

Ask Dr. Vinny

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How can I be sure there are no Concord grapes in my wine?

Oct 21, 2019

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What's the difference between "cooking wine" and regular wine?

Oct 18, 2019

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Can a tasting note indicate whether a wine was aged in oak or not?

Oct 16, 2019

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What effect does wind have on wine grapes?

Oct 14, 2019

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Is it OK to freeze wine and drink it later?

Oct 11, 2019

Wine IQ

Wine IQ

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Syrah vineyard

Syrah vineyard

What Am I Tasting?

Can you solve the mystery of this expressive, bold red, with its blueberry and bacon fat notes?

Desserts and sweet wines

Desserts and sweet wines

Sweet Is Neat: A Dessert Wine Quiz

The world's great sweet wines are exquisite, ageworthy expressions. How well do you know these treats?

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Know Your Grapes

Our introduction to key varieties, including origins, top regions and flavor profiles

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A Perfect Match: Red Sauce Pasta with Cauliflower and a Sicilian White

While many people default to red wine with Italian tomato-based sauces, that's not always the best call. Wine Spectator's Hilary Sims and Julie Harans share tips for making Tagliata chef Julian Marucci's spaghetti—which also contains Marcona almonds, anchovies and chile paste—and for pairing a white wine with it.

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A Perfect Match: Red Sauce Pasta with Cauliflower and a Sicilian White

While many people default to red wine with Italian tomato-based sauces, that's not always the best call. Wine Spectator's Hilary Sims and Julie Harans share tips for making Tagliata chef Julian Marucci's spaghetti—which also contains Marcona almonds, anchovies and chile paste—and for pairing a white wine with it.

Oct 10, 2019

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Oct 10, 2019

(Sponsored) The Latest Release of Cloudy Bay’s Sought-After Sauvignon Blanc 2019 — (Sponsored) The Latest Release of Cloudy Bay’s …

2019 was a year which provided near-perfect conditions, which when combined …
Sep 30, 2019

In the Vineyard at Hobel: Cluster Control — In the Vineyard at Hobel: Cluster Control

Cameron Hobel gives us a look at some 2019 Napa Cabernet clusters on the vine, …
Sep 18, 2019

Kevin Buckler Revs Up with Adobe Road's Racing Series — Kevin Buckler Revs Up with Adobe Road's Racing …

Motorsport champion and Adobe Road CEO Kevin Buckler discusses his new Racing …
Aug 22, 2019

Journey to the Edge of the Earth: 1st Place—Video Contest 2019 — Journey to the Edge of the Earth: 1st Place—Vid…

Erich Bradley of Sojourn Cellars grapples with Sonoma's intense weather and …
Sep 5, 2019

In the Vineyard with Stéphane Ogier: The Canopy Connection — In the Vineyard with Stéphane Ogier: The Canopy …

Rhône Valley winemaking star Stéphane Ogier explains the new canopy management …
Oct 3, 2019

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Crates of Bordeaux await shipping at a French warehouse; the new tariffs will mean more expensive wines.

Crates of Bordeaux await shipping at a French warehouse; the new tariffs will mean more expensive wines.

Your Favorite Old World Wine Is About to Get Much More Expensive

The U.S. is imposing 25% tariffs on many French, Spanish and German wines. What will it mean for consumers?

Oct 18, 2019

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

2019 Grand Tastings: Sharing the Joy of Wine

Wine Spectator kicks off its 39th annual tasting weekend with a sold-out showcase of 273 wines from the world's greatest vintners

Oct 18, 2019

Viña Meín's vineyards, planted in 1993, occupy a steep slope in Ribeiro, near the town of Leiro.

Viña Meín's vineyards, planted in 1993, occupy a steep slope in Ribeiro, near the town of Leiro.

Spain's Alma Carraovejas Buys 2 Ribeiro Wineries: Emilio Rojo and Viña Meín

The Ribera del Duero based wine company hopes to untap the potential of Galicia's wines

Oct 16, 2019

Tim Fish

Tim Fish

A Tale of Two Vineyards

Carlisle winemaker Mike Officer finds character and contrast in two Russian River Valley sites

Nov 30, 2019

James Molesworth

James Molesworth

Playing the Long Game

Jean-Louis Chave revives an overlooked vineyard in the St.-Joseph appellation of the Northern Rhône

Nov 30, 2019

People with type 2 diabetes can stay healthy with a good diet including moderate wine consumption.

People with type 2 diabetes can stay healthy with a good diet including moderate wine consumption.

Moderate Wine Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes

A meta analysis of research found wine may help diabetes sufferers by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol

Oct 15, 2019

Though Champagne never gets old ...

Though Champagne never gets old ...

The Hot New Thing(s) at the Grand Tastings

What's wired at the New York Wine Experience? New wines, new wineries and even new grape debuts!

Oct 15, 2019

Domaine de I'lle grows both red and white grapes, and is best known for its rosé.

Domaine de I'lle grows both red and white grapes, and is best known for its rosé.

Chanel Group Expands Its Wine Ambitions to Provence

The luxury company, which owns wineries in Bordeaux and Napa, buys Domaine de I'lle in Provence

Oct 14, 2019

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Crates of Bordeaux await shipping at a French warehouse; the new tariffs will mean more expensive wines.

Crates of Bordeaux await shipping at a French warehouse; the new tariffs will mean more expensive wines.

Your Favorite Old World Wine Is About to Get More Expensive

The U.S. is imposing 25% tariffs on many French, Spanish and German wines. What will it mean for consumers?

Oct 18, 2019

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

2019 Grand Tastings: Sharing the Joy of Wine

Oct 18, 2019

Decanting red wine

BYO Dos and Don’ts

Oct 18, 2019

Georg Riedel at the Riedel Factory Museum.

Georg Riedel Earns Wine Spectator’s Distinguished Service Award

Nov 15, 2019

Steak cooking 101: When in doubt, add butter.

Rib Eye with Priorat

Nov 15, 2019

Wine Experience 2019

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Continuum Estate's father-daughter team of Tim and Carissa Mondavi are 2019 Wine Experience Wine Stars.

Continuum Estate's father-daughter team of Tim and Carissa Mondavi are 2019 Wine Experience Wine Stars.

Wine Stars: Tim and Carissa Mondavi of Continuum

Part of Napa Valley’s legendary winemaking family is now on Pritchard Hill making Cabernet blends

Left to right: Dimitri Bazas of Champy, Grégory Viennois of Domaine Laroche and Albéric Bichot of Albert Bichot

Left to right: Dimitri Bazas of Champy, Grégory Viennois of Domaine Laroche and Albéric Bichot of Albert Bichot

Tasting Reports

Burgundy: Exploring the Côte d’Or and Chablis

A tasting of 4 grand cru whites and reds from Albert Bichot, Domaine Laroche and Champy

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

The world of wine was represented at the Grand Tasting.

2019 Grand Tastings: Sharing the Joy of Wine

Wine Spectator kicks off its 39th annual tasting weekend with a sold-out showcase of 273 wines

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