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Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

The foundation, dedicated to advancing education in wine and food, announces its largest gift ever to help build the Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex

The future Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex will allow Napa Valley College to offer more opportunities for students pursuing careers in winemaking, grapegrowing, sales and marketing and hospitality.Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

The future Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex will allow Napa Valley College to offer more opportunities for students pursuing careers in winemaking, grapegrowing, sales and marketing and hospitality.Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

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OneRepublic Headlines Staglin Family’s Music Festival for Brain Health, Raising $7.5 Million

Plus, Napa’s Spoto Family jams with Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander for Save the Elephants, and Champagne Pommery awards the third-annual $20,000 Pommery Prize at New York’s Armory Show

Guests stroll through a vineyard at the Music Festival for Brain Health at Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa Valley.OneRepublic Headlines Staglin Family’s Music Festival for Brain Health, Raising $7.5 Million

Guests stroll through a vineyard at the Music Festival for Brain Health at Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa Valley.OneRepublic Headlines Staglin Family’s Music Festival for Brain Health, Raising $7.5 Million

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98-Point Penfolds Grange, Classic Guigal Côte-Rôtie La-Las

36 classic and outstanding editors' picks, including Burgundies, Barolos and a $35, 93-point Chianti value

Penfolds has helped bring worldwide attention to Australian Shiraz.98-Point Penfolds Grange, Classic Guigal Côte-Rôtie La-Las

Penfolds has helped bring worldwide attention to Australian Shiraz.98-Point Penfolds Grange, Classic Guigal Côte-Rôtie La-Las

Gallery of Readers’ Dogs: Check Out 1,500+ Photos!

We're highlighting the furry friends who keep our readers company, whether they're enjoying a glass of wine or touring a vineyard. Check out their photos and share your own!

Portrait of Mimi, a Beagle, with a pleading expressionGallery of Readers’ Dogs: Check Out 1,500+ Photos!

Portrait of Mimi, a Beagle, with a pleading expressionGallery of Readers’ Dogs: Check Out 1,500+ Photos!

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Stony Hill Vineyard estate director Laurie Taboulet (left) and winemaker Jaimee Motley

Stony Hill Vineyard estate director Laurie Taboulet (left) and winemaker Jaimee Motley

Stony Hill’s New Path Begins Now

With new ownership and a new winemaker, one of Napa’s historic properties is being dusted off

Sep 16, 2021

Krug vineyards in France's Champagne region

Krug vineyards in France's Champagne region

Advance: Nov. 15 Edition

Member-only previews of Best Values, Smart Buys, Collectibles and Highly Recommended wines

Nov 15, 2021

Based in an eco-friendly building made of hemp bricks, Château Maris has been a leading winery both for sustainable winemaking and for Languedoc-Roussillon.

Based in an eco-friendly building made of hemp bricks, Château Maris has been a leading winery both for sustainable winemaking and for Languedoc-Roussillon.

7 Outstanding French Wines for $30 or Less

Explore France with these new reviews of affordable Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and more from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and beyond, up to 91 points

Sep 16, 2021

In this showdown, you’ll find red Bordeaux facing down Chilean Cabernet, Rhône reds marking paces with Australian Shiraz, and white Burgundy locking eyes on California Chardonnay.

In this showdown, you’ll find red Bordeaux facing down Chilean Cabernet, Rhône reds marking paces with Australian Shiraz, and white Burgundy locking eyes on California Chardonnay.

Values Showdown: 100 Picks from Around the World

Old World vs. New World wines

Oct 15, 2021

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Free Access: Recently reviewed wines for all tastes and budgets—under $15, great buys and special-occasion picks!

Christophe Baron of Cayuse made the top red in the 2018 vintage, which was marked by a very hot summer.

Christophe Baron of Cayuse made the top red in the 2018 vintage, which was marked by a very hot summer.

Tasting Report: Washington

The 2018 vintage delivers generous, structured reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Oct 15, 2021

The history of wine production in Priorat is inextricably bound to the medieval cellars of Scala Dei, which continues to make some of the region’s most prized reds, using traditional methods of aging. (Courtesy of Scala Dei)

The history of wine production in Priorat is inextricably bound to the medieval cellars of Scala Dei, which continues to make some of the region’s most prized reds, using traditional methods of aging. (Courtesy of Scala Dei)

Vintage Charts: Spain

Updated 2018 ratings for Priorat, Rioja and Ribera del Duero

Oct 15, 2021

Seghesio taps more than 150 vineyard lots throughout Sonoma County for its noteworthy Zinfandel.

Seghesio taps more than 150 vineyard lots throughout Sonoma County for its noteworthy Zinfandel.

10 Spirited Sonoma Zinfandels at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California reds from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and beyond, up to 92 points

Sep 13, 2021

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Judgment of Paris 45th Anniversary: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS & S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon

Taste the Nuances Nebbiolo

Marchesi di Barolo Sbirolo Langhe Nebbiolo 2018 & Sarmassa Barolo 2015

Blackened American Whiskey

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Explore Cabernet Through an Original Napa Winery

Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 & Lot 1 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

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Hahn SLH Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

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Comprehend this Delicious Conundrum

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Taste Signature Benchmark Blends

Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry & Penfolds Bin 389

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Two Great Wines, One Family Legacy

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A Double Dram of Dewar's

Special Edition Whisky Advocate Tasting: Dewar's 15 & 21 Year Old

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Ferrari Brut Trentodoc & Ferrari Rosé Trentodoc

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Is it OK to drink wine if the cork crumbles and pieces fall into the wine?

Sep 7, 2021

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Why do some winemakers use “used” oak barrels?

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What does it mean if a wine is “snappy”?

Aug 25, 2021

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How can I tell if a wine cork is real or synthetic?

Aug 16, 2021

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Tablas Creek is a partner in the Regenerative Organic Certification program, which includes animal welfare standards. The winery’s sheep are a model example.

Tablas Creek is a partner in the Regenerative Organic Certification program, which includes animal welfare standards. The winery’s sheep are a model example.

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Winegrowers band together to address environmental challenges and ensure long-term success

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A plum, blackberries, licorice, cedar, star anise and other objects representing the flavors and aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine 101: The ABCs of Trentodoc

How well do you know these exciting traditional-method sparkling wines from Italy's mountainous Trentino region? Wine Spectator's editors introduce us to this historic area and its winemaking traditions, terroir, key grapes and much more!

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Wine 101: The ABCs of Trentodoc

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How well do you know these exciting traditional-method sparkling wines from Italy's mountainous Trentino region? Wine Spectator's editors introduce us to this historic area and its winemaking traditions, terroir, key grapes and much more!

Sep 14, 2021

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Aug 30, 2021

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Lamberto Frescobaldo represents the 30th generation to run Italy's Marchesi de' Frescobaldi.

Lamberto Frescobaldo represents the 30th generation to run Italy's Marchesi de' Frescobaldi.

Frescobaldi Buys Montepulciano’s Corte alla Flora

Former owner of S.S. Lazio soccer team sells his 148-acre wine estate to Tuscany’s Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi empire

Sep 16, 2021

CJ McCollum partnered with Adelsheim Vineyard to start his wine label, but is investing in making it a full-fledged winery and vineyard.

CJ McCollum partnered with Adelsheim Vineyard to start his wine label, but is investing in making it a full-fledged winery and vineyard.

NBA Star CJ McCollum Buys 318-Acre Oregon Property for Vineyard

The Portland Trail Blazer expands his wine business to Willamette Valley's Yamhill-Carlton AVA; new Pinot Noir vines will be planted in 2022

Sep 15, 2021

The future Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex will allow Napa Valley College to offer more opportunities for students pursuing careers in winemaking, grapegrowing, sales and marketing and hospitality.

The future Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex will allow Napa Valley College to offer more opportunities for students pursuing careers in winemaking, grapegrowing, sales and marketing and hospitality.

Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation Donates $10 Million to Napa Valley College

The foundation, dedicated to advancing education in wine and food, announces its largest gift ever to help build the Wine Spectator Wine Education Complex

Sep 15, 2021

Smoke drifted over thousands of acres of vines, leaving vintners wondering if their grapes will develop smoke taint.

Smoke drifted over thousands of acres of vines, leaving vintners wondering if their grapes will develop smoke taint.

Provence Winemakers Return Home to Charred Vines and Fears of Smoke Taint

A wildfire in southern France’s Var region burned 600 acres of vines and exposed another 2,400 to smoke, putting rosé at risk

Sep 14, 2021

Lafon-Rochet is well known for its yellow château and its prime location in St.-Estèphe.

Lafon-Rochet is well known for its yellow château and its prime location in St.-Estèphe.

Tesseron Family Sells Bordeaux's Château Lafon-Rochet

Real-estate magnate and rugby team owner Jacky Lorenzetti adds the St.-Estèphe winery to his growing collection of top Left Bank estates

Sep 10, 2021

Local and seasonal ingredients are unsurprisingly a huge focus of ex-Canlis chef Brady Williams' new Seattle spot, Tomo.

Local and seasonal ingredients are unsurprisingly a huge focus of ex-Canlis chef Brady Williams' new Seattle spot, Tomo.

Grand Award Winner Canlis’ Former Chef Opens Tomo in Seattle

Chef Brady Williams debuts the primarily prix-fixe restaurant after leaving the Grand Award winner in February. Plus, Dustin Valette opens the Matheson in Sonoma County and Bell’s seafood restaurant opens on California’s Central Coast

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Banke worked as a lawyer before joining her husband Jess Jackson's wine company. She hopes to pass it down to her kids and grandchildren.

Barbara Banke worked as a lawyer before joining her husband Jess Jackson's wine company. She hopes to pass it down to her kids and grandchildren.

Barbara Banke Speaks Out on a Sustainable Wine Industry

The Jackson Family Wines proprietor talked with Straight Talk by Wine Spectator about her early days in wine, the company's ambitious evironmental initiative and a new project in Australia's Yarra Valley

Sep 8, 2021

Senior editor Tim Fish

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Drama in Columbia Valley

Two major shake-ups in a Washington wine region that usually sees few theatrics

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2021 Grand Award Winners

3 restaurants newly earned top honors for their wine programs this year. Put these on your bucket list!

Fresh, herbaceous and juicy, this dish of rich, sweet tuna is ideal with a dry rosé from southeastern France.

Fresh, herbaceous and juicy, this dish of rich, sweet tuna is ideal with a dry rosé from southeastern France.

Seasonal Entertaining

5 Favorites: Rosé Pairings for Summer

Beat the heat with these seasonal and shareable dishes; break out the pink wines, invite friends and enjoy!

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Illustration of a woman sniffing a glass of red wine as various fruit and floral aromas fade out and disappear

COVID & Wine Lovers' Health

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