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Maria & Sepp Muster's Sgaminegg vineyard in Austria's Styria region

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Exploring Styria: Austria's Hidden Gem

Get to know the ABCs (and DACs) of this Austrian region producing Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays unlike those found anywhere else in the world

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

Oct 16, 2019

Though Champagne never gets old ...

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

The Hot New Thing(s) at the Grand Tastings

Oct 15, 2019

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

Moderate Wine Consumption and Type 2 Diabetes

Oct 15, 2019

Nathan Pavese shows off his family's own-rooted Prié Blanc vines in Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle.

Going Native in Europe

Really High in Italy

Oct 15, 2019

Balo Vineyards has been a popular spot for wine-loving visitors to Anderson Valley.

Exclusive: Jackson Family Wines Buys Balo Vineyards in Anderson Valley

Oct 14, 2019

Current Buying Guide: Nov 30, 2019

Tastings and Reviews

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Tastings and Reviews

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Domaine Carneros is best-known for its sparkling wines, but makes still reds from Pinot Noir as well.

Domaine Carneros is best-known for its sparkling wines, but makes still reds from Pinot Noir as well.

9 California Pinot Noirs from the Grape's Top Regions

There's something for every budget in this selection of new reviews from Sonoma, Monterey and more

Oct 14, 2019

Chapoutier's Syrah vineyards atop the hill of Hermitage

Chapoutier's Syrah vineyards atop the hill of Hermitage

Hermitage's King of the Hill Prospers

A horizontal tasting of 24 reds and whites shows Michel Chapoutier's 2017 vintage of Syrahs and more

Oct 14, 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

Fladgate vineyard

Fladgate vineyard

Insider: 98-Point Vintage Port; California Cabernets

38 classic and outstanding editors' picks, including white Burgundy, Champagne and Chianti Classico

Oct 9, 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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Image for the article titled: Can a tasting note indicate whether a wine was aged in oak or not?

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

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What's the purpose of the small indentation on the back of a wine bottle, near the base?

Oct 9, 2019

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What's the difference between DOC and DOCG wines in Italy?

Oct 7, 2019

Wine IQ

Wine IQ

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Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard

What Am I Tasting?

This powerful red has notes of raspberry tart and dark chocolate. Think you know what it is?

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Know Your Grapes

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

The barrel room at Bordeaux's Château Calon-Ségur in St.-Estèphe

The barrel room at Bordeaux's Château Calon-Ségur in St.-Estèphe

FAQ: Knock on Wood

Everything you ever wanted to know about wine barrels

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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

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

While many people default to red wine with Italian tomato-based sauces, that's …
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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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

Balo Vineyards has been a popular spot for wine-loving visitors to Anderson Valley.

Balo Vineyards has been a popular spot for wine-loving visitors to Anderson Valley.

Exclusive: Jackson Family Wines Buys Balo Vineyards in Anderson Valley

The 14-acre property in California's Mendocino County is known for its Pinot Noir and popular tasting room

Oct 14, 2019

A delivery truck stops in downtown Sonoma on the first day of precautionary power outages.

A delivery truck stops in downtown Sonoma on the first day of precautionary power outages.

California Wineries Take Mid-Harvest Power Outages in Stride

The local utility has been cutting power to prevent wildfires, leaving millions in the dark. In wine country, however, it's mostly business as usual

Oct 11, 2019

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Steak cooking 101: When in doubt, add butter.

Steak cooking 101: When in doubt, add butter.

Rib Eye with Priorat

This butter-basted, rosemary- and garlic-scented steak with roasted radicchio makes for a festive dinner for two alongside an aged Spanish red

Nov 15, 2019

Domaine Carneros is best-known for its sparkling wines, but makes still reds from Pinot Noir as well.

9 California Pinot Noirs from the Grape's Top Regions

Oct 14, 2019

Though Champagne never gets old ...

The Hot New Thing(s) at the Grand Tastings

Oct 15, 2019

Balo Vineyards has been a popular spot for wine-loving visitors to Anderson Valley.

Exclusive: Jackson Family Wines Buys Balo Vineyards in Anderson Valley

Oct 14, 2019

Desserts and sweet wines

Sweet Is Neat: A Dessert Wine Quiz

Oct 11, 2019

Cooking at Home

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Cooking at Home

Spicy masala chicken wings on a red background

Spicy masala chicken wings on a red background

Seasonal Entertaining

Party Recipes and Wine Picks

Great grilling ideas, crowd-pleasing apps and more from top chefs

Plate of grilled sea trout with green-tomato salsa and a glass of white wine

Plate of grilled sea trout with green-tomato salsa and a glass of white wine

A Perfect Match

Chef Pairings

Cooking and wine-matching tips from the pros

A plate of lamb chops, minty mashed peas and salad, with a glass of red wine

A plate of lamb chops, minty mashed peas and salad, with a glass of red wine

Weeknight Recipes

All it takes for an easy feast are eight ingredients and a good bottle of wine for less than $20

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"Hermitage was always owned by the nobles, the bourgeois, knights and the Church. But there was a period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the peasants had access to the grands crus . …

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