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Château Margaux owner Corinne Mentzelopoulos presents six wines, back to the 1986, for a full-house of wine lovers in a 2017 seminar moderated by senior editor James Molesworth.

It’s a Family Affair: 40 Years of the Wine Experience

A history of Wine Spectator’s annual tasting event and a gallery of memories

Thomas Matthews

From the Nov 15, 2021, issue

Bella Oaks owner Suzanne Deal Booth purchased the vineyard in 2010; it had previously provided fruit for Heitz.

Wineries to Watch

Four new Cabernet producers making exceptional wines

From the Nov 15, 2021, issue

Sommelier Carlos Solorzano-Smith just announced his new role as founder and managing partner of Aspen Hospitality Group, fulfilling his longtime dream of becoming a restaurant owner.

How Carlos Solorzano-Smith Forged His Own Path

The Aspen-based sommelier and business owner faced more hurdles in his wine journey than most, emerging as a hospitality and beverage expert through hard work and mentorship

Julie Harans

Oct 1, 2021

Celebrating with Champagne is usually a no-brainer, but check out these other wine picks from experts to mix things up at your next joyous gathering.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Special-Occasion Wines (That Aren’t Champagne)

Eight wine experts from Restaurant Award winners suggest stills and sparklers (outside of the obvious) for celebrations

Sep 24, 2021

Siblings Cristiana Tiberio and Antonio Tiberio inspect one of their old pergola-trained Trebbiano Abruzzese vines.

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Purista

New Abruzzo Part 2: Tiberio takes viticultural sensitivity to new heights

Robert Camuto

Sep 23, 2021

It’s His Life

Jon Bon Jovi makes the world better with music, charity and wine

Gillian Sciaretta

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Though set amid stunning scenery, the vineyard that now produces Binomio attracted only the label's partners as bidders in an auction; today it yields Montepulciano reds that earn outstanding and classic scores.

Robert Camuto Meets...

Two Guys and an Unwanted Vineyard

The New Abruzzo, Part 1: How Binomio joined Italy’s elite

Robert Camuto

Sep 13, 2021

Now in his 12th NFL season, Kareem Jackson still plays hard and says he hits "Old World" style.

Wine Talk: NFL Safety Kareem Jackson's New Wine Regimen

As a new season kicks off, the Denver Broncos defensive back talks about the grape that got him started, his favorite wines and why the NFL wine circle has room to grow

Shawn Zylberberg

Sep 10, 2021

To jumpstart a wine education, wine pros recommend creating a tasting group with friends or family.

Sommelier Roundtable

Sommelier Roundtable: Advice for Wine Newbies

Here’s what eight experts from Restaurant Award winners suggest for a strong start to any wine journey

Sep 8, 2021

Two new books and a feature film celebrate the work and legacy of the late chef turned author and media star.

Celebrating Anthony Bourdain

Memories from and of the late chef

Owen Dugan

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Cristie Kerr, shown at Silverado Resort, adds Napa and Sonoma vintner to her winning résumé.

The Long Game

Cristie Kerr brings passion and drive to her namesake wines

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Tahiirah Habibi grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Miami and becoming a sommelier at several top restaurants.

Tahiirah Habibi on Making Wine Inclusive by Building Community

The sommelier and Hue Society founder is hoping to let people embrace both a love for wine and a love for who they are

MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 25, 2021

Aimee Baker grew up in Napa but did not realize until she left that her dream was to be a winemaker.

Trinchero's New Director of Winemaking Says Wine Is All About Teamwork

Aimee Baker talks about her time as a rowing coach at Stanford, her work at Opus One and what her new job overseeing a team of winemakers will be like

MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 19, 2021

Count Louis-Michel Liger-Belair lives with his family at Château Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy.

Robert Camuto Meets...

The Man Waking Up Burgundy’s Elite

Time in COVID lockdown gave Count Louis-Michel Liger-Belair a new vision for Vosne-Romanée

Robert Camuto

Aug 17, 2021

Andrés Vignoni believes the world should know that Argentina is no rookie to wine. It has 450 years of experience.

Winemaker Talk: Andrés Vignoni Looks to the Future of Argentine Wine

The Viña Cobos winemaker talks about finding love for wine at a young age, learning from Paul Hobbs and exploring beyond Malbec in Argentina

Shawn Zylberberg

Aug 13, 2021

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