As a race-car driver and team owner, Kevin Buckler won championships. As a California vintner, he's racked up outstanding scores with his fleet of Cabernets, Zinfandels, Syrahs and more, including the recently introduced line The Racing Series. Here the owner of Sonoma-based Adobe Road shares his inspirations, career highlights and what he's learned from wine.
Today, women make up just 20% of the wine workforce. Women Behind the Wine by Wine Dialogues envisions a day in the near future when that number rises much higher.
Chef Russell Klein of Award of Excellence winner Meritage in St Paul, Minn. shares a simple crispy salmon recipe that's dressed up with melted leeks and drizzled with classic French beurre blanc sauce. Wine Spectator's Hilary Sims explains why a buttery white Burgundy pairs well with this rich, creamy and slightly tangy dish.
Napa Valley winemaker Allison Tauziet of Colgin Cellars takes us on a tour of two terroirs.
Chef Angela Tamura of Pèppoli in Pebble Beach, Calif., shares a recipe for creamy buttermilk-basil panna cotta topped with tangy raspberry and balsamic vinegar sorbet. Wine Spectator's Hilary Sims explains why a sparkling rosé complements this summer treat.
Napa Valley vintners Alex and Graeme MacDonald talk vineyard geology, cover crops and some of the oldest Cabernet vines in Napa Valley.
