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John Kongsgaard
Vintner John Kongsgaard has realized his dream. He is the local boy made good, whose career in the Napa winemaking world has spanned the region's explosive rise in the latter half of the 20th century. He has built his success one careful step at a time, first in his pursuit of great Chardonnay and now with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Watch our video preview of the issue.
Cover Stories
Tasting Reports
A Different Side of Sangiovese
California Chardonnay's Big Easy
South Africa's Momentum
Features
All-Stars of Italy
Grapevine
Grand Tour Pours the World of Wine
Whisky On The Block
Wine Spectator Ratings App Now Available for Android
Departments
Guinea Hen Fricassee With Portuguese Red
California Chardonnay: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all California Chardonnay wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
South Africa: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all South African wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
Brunello Di Montalcino: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Brunello Di Montalcino wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
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JULY FOURTH ENTERTAINING Nothing is more festive than bubbly, so set off some party fireworks with our editors' picks for affordable sparkling wines. Sparklers have a natural affinity for fried foods, so we also share a tasty fried chicken recipe perfect for parties or picnics.
2014 VIDEO CONTEST Creative with a video camera? Submit your shorts to Wine Spectator's eighth annual Video Contest and you could win great prizes. Our editors will select the finalists and post them on WineSpectator.com, where viewers can vote for the winning video. The deadline to enter is Sept. 1. Check out the rules and previous years' finalists online.
NEW ON Wine Spectator VIDEO Tune in each week for a new video. Don't miss these recent additions:
- The Wines of Montalcino: Tucked among the hills of Tuscany, the vineyards of Montalcino yield both Rosso and Brunello. Compare and contrast these two wines as Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, owner of Col d'Orcia, joins senior editor Bruce Sanderson.
- 50 and Still Hearty: Many of us remember our parents' jug of Gallo Hearty Burgundy in the kitchen cupboard. Take a trip down memory lane as Stephanie Gallo, Ernest's granddaughter, talks about the wine on its 50th anniversary.
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