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97-Point Enticing Napa Cabernet; Sleek Italian Reds

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Castello di Monsanto97-Point Enticing Napa Cabernet; Sleek Italian Reds

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NFL Wine Guy Will Blackmon Takes the Field with New 'Wine MVP' Biz

The Super Bowl champion's new "concierge" company offers wine picks (with trading cards) and cellar consultations. Here's what's next

Though his business is new, Will Blackmon's coverage of the wine zone is already looking impressive.NFL Wine Guy Will Blackmon Takes the Field with New 'Wine MVP' Biz

Though his business is new, Will Blackmon's coverage of the wine zone is already looking impressive.NFL Wine Guy Will Blackmon Takes the Field with New 'Wine MVP' Biz

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U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers

Proposed new guidelines would cut recommended daily limit of alcohol consumption for American men in half

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Wine from World's Only Train-Station Vineyard Arrives

"Why are there grape trees at the station?" is the main question enotourists and commuters alike have at Japan's Shiojiri Station Platform Vineyard

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Anderson Valley Pioneer Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

A leader for women in wine and a champion for her Mendocino home, Handley helped legitimize the nascent wine region

Milla Handley bet big on Anderson Valley when the wine region was nearly unknown.Anderson Valley Pioneer Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

Milla Handley bet big on Anderson Valley when the wine region was nearly unknown.Anderson Valley Pioneer Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

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Wine Spectator Instagram Live Chats Will Spotlight Black Wine Professionals in August

The Instagram series will feature sommeliers, winemakers, vineyard managers and other industry leaders

From left: Vision Cellars founder and winemaker Mac McDonald, Monte Rosso vineyard manager Brenae Royal and One Market Restaurant wine director Tonya PittsWine Spectator Instagram Live Chats Will Spotlight Black Wine Professionals in August

From left: Vision Cellars founder and winemaker Mac McDonald, Monte Rosso vineyard manager Brenae Royal and One Market Restaurant wine director Tonya PittsWine Spectator Instagram Live Chats Will Spotlight Black Wine Professionals in August

Instagram Live Chats: Spotlight on Black Voices

August 6, 7 p.m. ET: Mac McDonald, owner and winemaker of Vision Cellars
August 11, 7 p.m. ET: Brenae Royal, vineyard manager at Monte Rosso

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Sans Wine Co. sources grapes exclusively from organic vineyards for its minimal-intervention wines.

Sans Wine Co. sources grapes exclusively from organic vineyards for its minimal-intervention wines.

Top-Rated Pop-Tops: 15 Recommended Wines in Cans

From California and Washington to Argentina and France, these cans deliver more than just value

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Across the Rhône river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel is known for its bold, Grenache-based rosés.

Across the Rhône river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel is known for its bold, Grenache-based rosés.

8 Bright Rosé Values from Southern France

Tour the south of France with these new reviews of bright and juicy rosés from the Rhône and Provence

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The team at Pinot Noir specialist MacRostie notched 91 points for their refined 2018 Sonoma Coast bottling.

The team at Pinot Noir specialist MacRostie notched 91 points for their refined 2018 Sonoma Coast bottling.

9 Knockout California Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Mendocino and beyond

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Daily Wine Picks

Recently reviewed wines for all tastes and budgets, free to read. Cabernets, Pinots and fresh whites for under $15!

The vineyards of Robert Weil in the Rheingau produced one of the year’s highest-rated sweet wines.

The vineyards of Robert Weil in the Rheingau produced one of the year’s highest-rated sweet wines.

Power & Poise: Germany Tasting Report

The 2018 vintage marks a great year for Germany’s dry whites

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The Frescobaldi family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 700 years.

The Frescobaldi family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 700 years.

8 Food-Friendly Tuscan Reds at 90+ Points

Diverse Sangiovese-based wines from Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano, all priced at $24 or less

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1881 Napa's name honors the year that California's oldest operating grocery store, the neighboring Oakville Grocery, was founded.

1881 Napa's name honors the year that California's oldest operating grocery store, the neighboring Oakville Grocery, was founded.

8 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons for $40 or Less

New reviews of California Cabernet values that deliver the goods without breaking the bank

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Winemaker in barrel cellar

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Quiz: Cool White Wines of Germany, Austria⁠ and Beyond

How well do you know the wines of Central Europe? Put your knowledge to the test!

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This white shows mango and jasmine flavors, with minerality and focused acidity ... Play the game!

A sketchpad is as indispensable to Marco Simonit's work as pruning shears, as he uses drawings to understand how vines should grow.

A sketchpad is as indispensable to Marco Simonit's work as pruning shears, as he uses drawings to understand how vines should grow.

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Staying Home with Wine Spectator: Miso-Soy Sea Bass

We're still making the most of our time at home, experimenting with new recipes and revisiting old classics. This week, Rori Kotch heads out to sea, then shares her recipe for easy Miso-Soy Sea Bass with broccolini.

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Staying Home with Wine Spectator: Miso-Soy Sea Bass

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You can only choose one. Also, is that really 5 ounces?

You can only choose one. Also, is that really 5 ounces?

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Panel Takes Aim at Moderate Wine Drinkers

Proposed new guidelines would cut recommended daily limit of alcohol consumption for American men in half

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Anthony Hamilton Russell says South Africa's ban on domestic alcohol sales is inflicting severe harm on small wineries.

Anthony Hamilton Russell says South Africa's ban on domestic alcohol sales is inflicting severe harm on small wineries.

A Wine Industry on the Edge: Live Chat with Anthony Hamilton Russell

The South African vintner talks about taking the reins as owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, dealing with the country's ban on alcohol sales and a new wine project in Oregon

Aug 4, 2020

Milla Handley bet big on Anderson Valley when the wine region was nearly unknown.

Milla Handley bet big on Anderson Valley when the wine region was nearly unknown.

Anderson Valley Pioneer and Handley Cellars Founder Milla Handley Dies at 68 of COVID-19

A leader for women in wine and a champion for her Mendocino home, Handley helped legitimize the nascent wine region

Aug 3, 2020

Union Wine Co.'s Underwood cans can't come off the line fast enough.

Union Wine Co.'s Underwood cans can't come off the line fast enough.

Canned Wine Sales Are Bursting at the Seams

Familiar names and new faces are diving into the soon-to-be $200 million market for wine in cans, with greater quality and selection for consumers than ever before

Aug 3, 2020

Château La Mascaronne vineyards in Provence

Château La Mascaronne vineyards in Provence

Bordeaux Vintners Look to Provence

Cos-d'Estournel owner Michel Reybier buys Château Miraval neighbor La Mascaronne; Lafite Rothschild CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats and his family have partnered on Château d'Estoublon

Jul 31, 2020

Executive chef Jerrod Zifchak (right) helms the kitchen at Daniel Boulud's Berkshires pop-up this summer.

Executive chef Jerrod Zifchak (right) helms the kitchen at Daniel Boulud's Berkshires pop-up this summer.

Café Boulud Pops Up at Blantyre in the Berkshires

From July into fall, chef Daniel Boulud’s Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence–winning French café joins forces with a fellow winner. Plus, Danny Meyer’s Gramercy Tavern debuts its first to-go program, and a longstanding fine-dining destination closes in Las Vegas

Jul 30, 2020

David Ramey's winemaking philosophies lean heavily on his training in Bordeaux.

David Ramey's winemaking philosophies lean heavily on his training in Bordeaux.

Old World in Sonoma: A Live Chat with David Ramey

California Chardonnay star David Ramey talks about his wine epiphany, his Burgundian approach to California winemaking, and struggling to adapt during the pandemic

Jul 28, 2020

From left: Vision Cellars founder and winemaker Mac McDonald, Monte Rosso vineyard manager Brenae Royal and One Market Restaurant wine director Tonya Pitts

From left: Vision Cellars founder and winemaker Mac McDonald, Monte Rosso vineyard manager Brenae Royal and One Market Restaurant wine director Tonya Pitts

Sharing Black Voices: Wine Spectator Instagram Live Chats Will Spotlight Black Wine Professionals in August

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