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Insider: 100% Napa Cabernet Up to 97 Points; Spotlight on Schrader

Cabernets from up and down the valley, all 94-plus points

Jul 10, 2019

Daily Wine Picks

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8 Stylish Vins Français

These new reviews of French wines will have you chanting, "Vive la France!"

Jul 11, 2019

Vintage Charts: Washington

Updated: Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah

Jul 11, 2019

8 Underdog California Zins

Look to these areas for great-value Zinfandel. These newly reviewed bottlings will give you a taste

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Advance: Aug. 31 Edition

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

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New World Values

100 wines for $25 or less

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A Comeback for the Ages

Bordeaux rallies in 2018 after a mildew-plagued spring to produce an exciting crop of wines

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What does “cloying” mean in reference to wine?

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Quiz: Summer Wine, and the Sippin' Is Easy

How well do you know the whites, rosés, reds and bubbles for afternoons by the grill or the beach?

Know Your Grapes

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The ABCs of Bordeaux

France's premier wine region gave the world the classic red blend of Cabernet and Merlot

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Spotlight On: Axel Heinz of Ornellaia

The winemaker and estate director for Tuscan stars Ornellaia and Masseto shares the story of his introduction to wine, where he sees the wine world in 10 years, and how music inspires his work.

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Spotlight On: Axel Heinz of Ornellaia

The winemaker and estate director for Tuscan stars Ornellaia and Masseto shares the story of his introduction to wine, where he sees the wine world in 10 years, and how music inspires his work.

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A Perfect Match: Roasted Lamb Loin with Pinot Noir — A Perfect Match: Roasted Lamb Loin with Pinot …

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In the Vineyard at Colgin: Contrasting Cabernet Vineyards — In the Vineyard at Colgin: Contrasting Cabernet …

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Will the Supreme Court's Tennessee Decision Dramatically Change the U.S. Wine Market?

The highest court delivered a win for consumers last month. Here's how this could affect alcohol regulations in the U.S.

Jul 12, 2019

UNESCO Recognizes Prosecco Wine Areas as World Heritage Site

Italy's hills around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene join the U.N. list's newest additions

Jul 9, 2019

Burgundy Giant Boisset to Buy Maison Alex Gambal

Famille Boisset will acquire 30 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, the Gambal brand and inventory

Jul 8, 2019

Bordeaux Vintners Convicted of Fraud, but Fellow Winemakers Cry Foul

Hervé and Régis Grandeau were found guilty of selling surplus wine, but protest that regulations were unclear and no one was harmed

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Group Behind Grand Award–Winning Saison Opens a Second Angler in Los Angeles

Plus, sommelier shuffles at major restaurants in New York

Jul 3, 2019

Once and Future Sonoma

Tim Fish reflects on his first impressions of Sonoma, and muses on what lies ahead

Aug 31, 2019

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Napa’s To Kalon Vineyard

Court agrees with Constellation that suit should not proceed, but will allow The Vineyard House to amend its suit over historic property

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Wine Spectator Reveals 2019 Restaurant Award Winners

Magazine honors excellence in wine lists, recognizing programs in all 50 states and 79 countries and territories

Jul 1, 2019

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