What Am I Tasting? This racy red has blackberry, white pepper and floral notes ... Play the game! Nov 23, 2022
2022 Beaujolais Nouveau: A Banner Vintage Gamay volumes are down for the second year in a row, but quality shines. Wine Spectator reviews 9 tasty Nouveaus Nov 17, 2022
In Iberia: A Spain and Portugal Quiz Portugal and Spain produce some of the world’s finest wines. How well do you know these regions? Take our quiz! Nov 11, 2022
Ask Dr. Vinny: What Is a “Second Wine”? Our resident wine expert explains a widely used labeling term Nov 14, 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon The reigning champion of the red wine world has captured the imagination of vintners and wine drinkers across the globe
Chardonnay A versatile variety made in many styles from lean to opulent, this white grape is ubiquitous around the world
Pinot Noir This Burgundian grape makes elegant, flavorful reds from the most prized vineyard sites in the world
Sauvignon Blanc A fair-weather go-to that is refreshing and aromatic, known for its pungent herbal flavors and racy acidity
Syrah This red grape shines in its Rhône Valley homeland, but has also gained glory in intriguing New World locales
Top Tips for Opening a Wine Bottle How to deal with different types of bottles, corks, other closures and corkscrews
3 Tips to Achieve the Perfect Serving Temperature Expert advice on enjoying your bottles at their best
7 Wine-Storage Basics You Need to Know Tips on keeping your fine wines at their best without spending a lot
Our Guide to Buying Wine How do you find the wine you want? Tips on shopping at wine stores, online retailers, auctions and wineries.
The Ultimate Guide to Chianti Classico Our primer on this historic Tuscan region's history, grapes, soils and more
The ABCs of Bordeaux France's premier wine region gave the world the classic red blend of Cabernet and Merlot
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification The ranking system put in place by Napoleon III still influences today's market
How (and Why) to Buy Wine Futures What are the pros and cons of paying up front for wine that hasn't been bottled yet?
Diversity in Action Scholarships, events and other resources from organizations working toward a more inclusive wine world
Sweet Wines 101 The world's finest dessert wines can be otherworldly. No surprise, then, that it takes superhuman effort to make them
All About Amarone How is Valpolicella's prized, rich red made? The process is fraught with potential for disaster …
Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season Learn what goes on in the vineyard and winery during each stage of the annual harvest for wine grapes
Kosher Wine Explained What makes these wines different? We asked winemakers about the misperceptions and requirements
Video: How to Open Sparkling Wine What's the right way to pop a bottle of bubbly? This easy tutorial tells you everything you need to know!
Video: How to Serve Wine Like a Pro How much wine is appropriate to pour? How can you avoid drips? Watch this 2-minute tutorial for tips and tricks
How to Save Leftover Wine Didn't finish that bottle? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and this video shows how you don't have to!
