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Touring U.S. Cheese Country
Sep 30, 2019

Touring U.S. Cheese Country

Cheese is made in every state, but a few regions have established themselves as quality leaders. We chose three destinations with the highest concentration of great cheeses and visitor-friendly venues to make a trip worthwhile.

Cover Stories

Cheese Across America

Cheese Across America

Creameries from coast to coast welcome cheese-loving travelers
Sep 30, 2019
California: Cheese Country by the Bay

California: Cheese Country by the Bay

Sonoma and Marin headline the Golden State for cheese- and wine-loving visitors
Sep 30, 2019
Wisconsin: Discovering Dairyland

Wisconsin: Discovering Dairyland

Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state, offering travelers a panoply of delicious …
Sep 30, 2019
Vermont: Champlain Wishes

Vermont: Champlain Wishes

On the Vermont cheese trail, treasures of the Gilded Age and modern farm-to-table dining
Sep 30, 2019

Tasting Reports

Burgundy's Wild Ride

Burgundy's Wild Ride

Frost threatened again in 2017, as variable weather posed more challenges for Chardonnay than Pinot …
Sep 30, 2019
Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

More than 440 wines were reviewed for this report. WineSpectator.com members can access complete …
Sep 30, 2019
Against the Odds

Against the Odds

New Zealand wines continue to punch above their weight
Sep 30, 2019
Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

More than 340 wines were reviewed for this report. WineSpectator.com members can access complete …
Sep 30, 2019

Grapevine

Supreme Court Shakes Up Wine Law

Supreme Court Shakes Up Wine Law

A new Supreme Court decision has the potential to change the landscape of wine retail across the …
Sep 30, 2019
Big Bottles Don't Go Out of Style

Big Bottles Don't Go Out of Style

The annual Bring Your Own Magnum Party, hosted by Wine Spectator in Yountville, Calif., brought …
Sep 30, 2019
Auction Napa Valley Raises Nearly $12 Million for Charity

Auction Napa Valley Raises Nearly $12 Million for Charity

The 29th annual Auction Napa Valley raised millions for charity, with glamorous lots and a …
Sep 30, 2019
California's Coffee Frontier

California's Coffee Frontier

California may not be known for coffee production, but a new wave of roasters and farmers is …
Sep 30, 2019
A Guiding Hand to the Finger Lakes

A Guiding Hand to the Finger Lakes

Upstate New York offers a wealth of wine tourism opportunities, from gorgeous vineyards to charming …
Sep 30, 2019
Case Law

Case Law

A culture of wine appreciation blossoms at a Los Angeles law firm
Sep 30, 2019
A Home Grows in Brooklyn

A Home Grows in Brooklyn

Our exclusive peek at how chef Tom Colicchio and filmmaker Lori Silverbush restored a historic …
Sep 30, 2019
Sauvignon Blanc Revolution

Sauvignon Blanc Revolution

California Sauvignon Blanc is stepping out of Chardonnay's shadow, offering a range of refreshing …
Sep 30, 2019
Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

More than 215 wines were reviewed for this report. WineSpectator.com members can access complete …
Sep 30, 2019
French Finds, Italian Whites, Rosés from Spain

French Finds, Italian Whites, Rosés from Spain

Wine Spectator editors recommend great new-release wines from across the world that won't break the …
Sep 30, 2019

Departments

Exploring Cheese Country

Exploring Cheese Country

Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken discusses the Sept. 30, 2019, issue, with …
Sep 30, 2019
Feedback

Feedback

Our readers share their thoughts, ideas and opinions on the stories we publish on the world of wine.
Sep 30, 2019
Grace Family's New History

Grace Family's New History

New owners and a star winemaker are bringing fresh energy to the acclaimed Napa winery
Sep 30, 2019
Catching Up With Lynn Penner-Ash

Catching Up With Lynn Penner-Ash

The Oregon luminary discusses the evolution of Willamette Valley and what the future holds
Sep 30, 2019
Gnudi with Petit Manseng

Gnudi with Petit Manseng

Chef Haidar Karoum of Chloe restaurant in Washington, D.C., whips up ricotta dumplings with summery …
Sep 30, 2019

The Buying Guide

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