Where to Stay, Eat and Taste in Sonoma
Wine Spectator's Tim Fish gives you the skinny on where to stay, eat and taste in Sonoma county.
Ravenswood in Limbo
Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish talks to veteran California winemaker and Ravenswood founder Joel Peterson about Ravenswood's uncertain future.
Jul 22, 2020
A Breather in California’s High-Speed Harvest
Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish gets an update on California's 2014 harvest, now well under way.
Aug 20, 2014
Popping the Cork on 50 Years of Bubbly
Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish reviews a vertical of Schramsberg sparkling wines back to to 1965.
Sep 23, 2015
9 California Rhône-Style Wines Up to 92 Points
New Wine Spectator reviews of Golden State Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and blends from Sonoma, Paso Robles and beyond, priced $50 or less
Dec 6, 2021
Cabernet Country
Washington's top red variety shines in recent vintages, with the expressive wines from 2018 and 2019 showing good acid, structure and ageability. Get scores, tasting notes and prices for the top wines and values.
May 24, 2022
Exclusive: Constellation Buys Oregon's Lingua Franca
Master Sommelier Larry Stone's Willamette Valley winery joins Schrader and Booker in the wine giant's premium portfolio
Apr 7, 2022
10 Marvelous Washington Reds at 90+ Points
Dive into the Evergreen State with these new Wine Spectator reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and more, up to 92 points and including many wines priced $35 or less
Apr 11, 2022
Pinot Noir in Washington State? Vintner Charles Smith Sees Potential
The rebellious vintner, known for Syrah and Riesling, has been quietly cultivating a 373-acre Pinot Noir vineyard in northern Columbia Valley
Apr 20, 2022
In Praise of 2019 Zinfandel
In his report on the impressive 2019 California Zins for Wine Spectator’s May 31, 2022, issue, senior editor Tim Fish says this vintage is rare for achieving harmony and balance.
May 2, 2022
A Grower of Wine
Tony Soter helped set the course for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon before championing Pinot Noir in California and Oregon's Willamette Valley.
May 24, 2022
Wine Stars: Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi
The famed rocker and his son made a return engagement to Wine Spectator's 40th Wine Experience to share the latest release of their Hampton Water rosé—along with a recently released song.
Oct 27, 2021
Pushing the Boundaries
Recent bubbly releases from California, Oregon, Washington and beyond offer great quality and value among traditional method bottlings and pét-nats. Get the full report, plus scores and tasting notes on top sparklers and top values.
Dec 13, 2021
Drama in Columbia Valley
Washington wine country saw two major shake-ups in July 2021, at elite Cabernet winery Quilceda Creek and the state's largest producer, Ste. Michelle. Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish looks at the implications.
Sep 7, 2021
10 Spirited Sonoma Zinfandels at 90+ Points
New Wine Spectator reviews of California outstanding reds from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and beyond, up to 92 points
Sep 13, 2021
Wineries Face Fires, With No Insurance
After several years of devastating wildfires in California, winery owners are struggling to secure affordable (or any) fire insurance to protect their buildings and vineyards.
Sep 21, 2021
Sonoma County Wine Auction Returns to In-Person Format and Raises $1.7 million
With COVID-19 precautions in place, the annual event endeavored to raise money for children's education and literacy programs
Oct 1, 2021
A Life in Music and Wine
Jay Boberg, co-owner of Nicolas-Jay in Oregon, shares his journey from music industry executive to Willamette Valley Pinot Noir producer.
Jul 6, 2021
After Record Heat Blankets the Northwest, Vintners Find Their Vines Are OK, for Now
Oregon and Washington winery owners report the impact of the heat dome was minimal, but worry it could return
Jul 9, 2021
Quilceda Creek Winemaking Team Jumps Ship
Matthews winery lures away three longtime winemakers—Alex Stewart, Hal Iverson and Jesse Schmidt—from Washington's most elite Cabernet winery. What happened? Wine Spectator senior editor Tim Fish talks to the players to get the scoop.
Jul 7, 2021