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Nov 30, 2017

Tequila

Tequila is no longer just a drink of rowdy parties or of the common man. It has become like a glass of Champagne. It can be ordered as an aperitif in restaurants, consumed with meals or quaffed after dinner. It has found its place on the home bars of wealthy connoisseurs as well as at watering holes frequented by blue-collar workers.

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Cover Stories

The Tequila Trail

Seeking the soul of Mexico’s iconic spirit

Gordon Mott

Nov 30, 2017

Mezcal

Agave Beyond Tequila

Gordon Mott

Nov 30, 2017

From Field to Bottle

Not all tequilas are made the same. Wine Spectator's Gordon Mott explains the production process.

Gordon Mott

Nov 30, 2017

Tequila Boom

In recent years, tequila sales and consumer interest have increased, driving many of the world's …

Gordon Mott

Nov 30, 2017

Tasting Reports

Rhône Valley Alphabetical Listing

A free alphabetical list offering more than 925 Rhône Valley wines reviewed for the tasting report …

Nov 30, 2017

Spain's Sparkling Revival

As quality-orientated viticulture and winemaking gains momentum in Spain, many Cava producers are …

Nov 30, 2017

Spanish Leaders

Four wineries that are raising the bar for the country's sparklers

Alison Napjus

Nov 30, 2017

Merlot Magic

Duckhorn leads the way as California vintners approach the grape with new energy

Kim Marcus

Nov 30, 2017

Rhône Boom

The 2015 vintage is classic in both the north and south

James Molesworth

Nov 30, 2017

Next Up 2016

The nascent vintage promises classic quality in the Southern Rhône

James Molesworth

Nov 30, 2017

Features

A Melting Pot Menu

Chef Victor Flores' holiday table honors diverse culinary traditions

Owen Dugan

Nov 30, 2017

Grapevine

Drinkers Wanted

A St. Paul collector strikes a balance between refined design and grab 'n' go wine service

Ben Lasman

Nov 30, 2017

Charles Banks Sells Stake in Mayacamas, Enters Prison

Charles Banks, former financial adviser and the founder of Terroir Life, which owns or manages …

Aaron Romano

Nov 30, 2017

Bordeaux Rising Star Château Phélan Ségur Sold

Belgian businessman Philippe Van de Vyvere has agreed to purchase Bordeaux's Château Phélan Ségur …

Suzanne Mustacich

Nov 30, 2017

Florida Restaurants Regroup After Irma

In Florida and the Caribbean, Hurricane Irma damaged or destroyed homes and businesses, restaurants …

Nov 30, 2017

A Vertical of Valdicava

Sixteen vintages of the Brunello estate's flagship wine reveal a special character

Bruce Sanderson

Nov 30, 2017

Rhône Rewards, Spanish Sippers, Reds and Whites from Italy

Wine Spectator's Bruce Sanderson brings you a group of great values from France's Rhône Valley, …

Bruce Sanderson

Nov 30, 2017

Mexico City

Wine Spectator contributing editor Gordon Mott offers his travel picks to the best places to dine, …

Nov 30, 2017

Departments

A Big Bottle's Big Moment

Wine Spectator's James Laube ponders when to drink that special bottle in your cellar.

James Laube

Nov 30, 2017

Are Good Tasters Born or Made?

Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer discusses nature vs. nurture when it comes to wine tasting.

Matt Kramer

Nov 30, 2017

FAQ: Two Rhônes Diverged

Wine Spectator's staff offers interesting facts on the Northern and Southern Rhône valleys of …

Nov 30, 2017

Feedback

Wine Spectator readers share their thoughts, ideas and opinions on the stories we publish on the …

Nov 30, 2017

The Spirit of Mexico

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken discusses tequila's emerging success and …

Nov 30, 2017

Squash Salad with a Rhône White

Chef Amandine Chaignot shares a wintry appetizer with Wine Spectator that combines earthy butternut …

Hilary Sims

Nov 30, 2017

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

Rhône Valley: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Loire Valley wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.

Cava: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Loire Valley wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.

California Merlot: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Loire Valley wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.

Web Exclusive Content

TOP 100 COUNTDOWN On Nov. 13, we begin unveiling the Top 10 wines of 2017—with videos, tasting notes and more—culminating with the Wine of the Year on Nov. 17 and the complete Top 100 list on Nov. 20. Don't miss the year's most exciting wines!

NEW YORK WINE EXPERIENCE Relive your favorite moments or catch up on what you missed at this year's great lineup of tastings and seminars. Our full coverage of the event, held Oct. 19–21, brings the world's best winemakers and chefs to you with photos, articles and videos.

BREAKING NEWS Find out what wine lovers are talking about. From the latest on fires in wine country to lawsuits pitting sports stars against winery owners to challenges that prevent retailers from shipping wine to customers in other states, we've got it covered.

WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO Watch all our great wine tips, winemaker interviews and tastings on your desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. Tune in each week for a new mobile-friendly video.

James Molesworth's Video Blogs from the Rhône: From plowing stones to managing old vines, Molesworth takes viewers behind the scenes on his summer 2017 visit to the Southern Rhône.
Philippe Guigal's La Turque: The E. Guigal winemaker presented his 97-point Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2011 at the 2016 New York Wine Experience.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape's Best-Kept Secret: A sliver of the Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf production is white wines. Paul-Vincent Avril of Clos des Papes makes one of the best.

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