Magazine Archives
Dec 15, 2020
Soft Cheeses
Soft cheeses are made in many styles. Some are subtle and fresh, others rich, oozing and funky. Or they can fall in between, creamy and sweet. We point you to the best from Europe and the U.S., and suggest harmonious wine pairings.
Cover Stories
Soft Spot: Soft Cheese Nirvana
Classic Old World cheeses and New World stars deliver deliciousness
Dec 15, 2020
Tasting Reports
Brighter Days
The Champagne region gives reason to celebrate, with a range of styles and outstanding wines from …
Dec 15, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to Champagne
The nearly 325 Champagnes Wine Spectator reviewed in 2020, including new releases from the exciting …
Dec 15, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to Emerging Red Varieties in California
Alternative reds were on the rise in 2020, with exciting bottlings from Spanish and Italian …
Dec 15, 2020
California Merlot’s Starring Role
This rich red takes the lead in a range of outstanding bottlings from recent vintages
Dec 15, 2020
Alphabetical Guide to California Merlot
Over 100 California Merlots Wine Spectator reviewed in 2020, Meritage blends lead, offering …
Dec 15, 2020
Features
Bottles to Uncork, Bottles to Unwrap
Sommeliers share their picks for toasting and gifting this holiday season
Dec 15, 2020
What to Pop … for an Intimate Gathering
Kick back and make the best of 2020 with these sommelier picks for a small celebration or quiet …
Dec 15, 2020
What to Give … An Enthusiastic Newbie
Wines to expand their horizons, selected by top sommeliers; plus gadget gifts for the person who …
Dec 15, 2020
Wines to Give … Your Most Special Someone
Unusual bottlings with great stories, selected by top sommeliers
Dec 15, 2020
Grapevine
Wine Sales Grow Despite Tough Times
Rosé and sparkling wine sales are continuing to climb, even through the global pandemic
Dec 15, 2020
Fish and Chips with Champagne
RPM Seafood’s recipe for crispy Dover sole, served with potato wedges and tartar sauce, is a …
Dec 15, 2020
Departments
Soft Cheeses & Sparkling Wines
Wine Spectator's Dec. 15, 2020, issue is an epicure’s delight, featuring mouthwatering coverage of …
Dec 15, 2020
California’s New Normal?
Dry years are nothing new for the state's winegrowing industry. But the reduced rainfall, searing …
Dec 15, 2020
Taras Ochota: Sound and Vision
Remembering the rocker-turned-winemaker who helped pioneer a new age of low-intervention wine in …
Dec 15, 2020